McLaughlin

Rita M. “Cookie” McLaughlin, 78, of Florida, formerly of Butler, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Florida.

Born in Butler on June 23, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Fabrizzi Sr. and Antonette Lepore Fabrizzi Rhodaberger.

Rita was a 1961 graduate of Butler Senior High School and a graduate of Butler County Community College with a business degree.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Elks and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed volunteering as a receptionist at the Butler VA Medical Center, and she touched many lives through her passionate and caring nature for others. She also enjoyed serving the church and nonprofit organizations in Florida over the past decade.

Rita loved dancing and planning outings for all her friends. She was energetic and full of life until her final days, always ready to help those in need.

She was a devoted mother to Dianna Cuny of Cranberry Township, and David (Shellie) McLaughlin of Butler; proud grandma of Hogan, Nicklaus and Palmer Cuny and step-grandchildren, Alyssa Eichelberger and Colton Nist; and two step great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Carol “Dolly” Panei of Butler; and one brother, Joseph Fabrizzi Jr. of Grove City.

She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Alberta Mae Fabrizzi.

MCLAUGHLIN — A Mass of Christian burial for Rita M. “Cookie” McLaughlin, who died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Ave., Butler, with the Rev. John Baver, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope with a Purpose, Inc., 1128 East Clifford Ave., Eustis, FL 32726.

Arrangements are under the direction of MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 429 Center Ave., Butler.

For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.