RITA EMMA (THOMAS) HEBERT

ELIZABETHVILLE, Pa. — Rita Emma (Thomas) Hebert 70, of Vergennes, Vt., passed away in Elizabethville, Pa., on Jan. 6, 2024. Rita was born April 23, 1953, to Merton Bombard and Viola Moses. She is survived by her two sons, Vinny (& Sarah) and Kevin (& Heidi); her siblings, Kate, Robin, Tom, Tim and Tammy; one granddaughter, Sara; one great-grandson, Henri; along with nieces, nephews, a patient roommate, and longtime friends and family who loved her dearly.

She was a member of the Elizabethville, Pa. congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, who would graciously take her to doctors’ appointments, deliver her favorite meals, come by for lively chats and during her final days, stay the night with her to make sure she was comfortable.

If you had the unique privilege of getting to know the “real” Rita, you couldn’t help but fall in love with her down-to-earth and spunky personality. She relished deep conversations about life and spiritual things. A true New Englander, she had a quick wit and was always ready to shoot back a one liner. She loved to tease and be teased. Up until the very end she kept her sense of humor and most importantly to her, her relationship with her Heavenly Father Jehovah and the bright hope He holds out to all of us in the Bible. She had no doubt we would all be together again on a paradisaic earth. (John 16:22, Psalm 37:11)

A memorial service will be held at 322 W Broad St, Elizabethville, PA 17023 on Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. ◊