RITA I. MELENICK (nee Mizikar), age 94.  Beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Anthony (Cheryl), Michael (Jill, deceased), James (Diana), Anita, Cheryl Nowak (Douglas), Robert (Tara), Joseph (Nancy) and Steven (Kirby); grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 8; sister of Richard Mizikar (Florence) and four deceased siblings; aunt and friend of many.  Passed away December 1, 2020.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.