Rita Sarris, 96, passed away, Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.
She was born August 17th, 1928 to Guy and Margie (Wilmot) Cianciolo in St. Joseph, Missouri and lived here most of her life.
Rita graduated from the Sacred Heart Convent and Missouri Western State University. From 1949 through 1953 she was a lab technician at Huron Road Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio and Missouri Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph. In 1970 she became a teacher in the St. Joseph School District at Bode Middle School, retiring in 1985.
In 1953 Rita married Gus Sarris. They had three children.
Rita is survived by two daughters, Tina and Becky, and one son. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Jay, Taira, and Breaunna, and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gus, brother Anthony Cianciolo and sisters Margie Francis and Connie Sullivan.
Rita was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. A family graveside service will be held.
Donations may be made to our Lady of Guadalupe or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
