Passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 97. Predeceased by her husband, Emanuel Lazerson; parents, Hyman and Frieda [Greenberg] Mandell; and her sisters, Joan Wheeler and Lee Sloan. She is survived by her three devoted daughters, Toby (Dan Morocco) Lazerson, Wendy (Richard Schmitt) Lazerson and Patti (Michael) Kehoe; her six adoring grandchildren: Matt (Kristin) Kehoe, Jaime (Varun Pathak) Morocco, Mollie (James Sharpe) Kehoe, Megan (Tyler) Welch, Andrew Schmitt, and Abbey Schmitt; great-grandchildren,  Grant & Simon Emanuel Kehoe and Henry & Johnny Sharpe.

Funeral Services will be held on WEDNESDAY March 19, 2025 at 10 AM in All Seasons Chapel at White Haven Memorial Park (210 Marsh Road). CLICK HERE for a map to the cemetery.

For those unable to attend in person, CLICK HERE to Livestream the service.

The family will welcome guests on WEDNESDAY March 19, 2025 from 2 – 4 PM at 15 Chelten Rise in Fairport.  CLICK HERE for a map to the house.

Donations may be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times (CLICK HERE to donate online) or ALS Therapy Development Institute (CLICK HERE to donate online) in Rita’s memory.