Catherine “Rita” Walker, 72, formerly of Route 446, Eldred, PA passed away on Thursday (Oct. 20, 2022) at the Kane Lutheran Home.

Born on Nov. 17, 1949, she was the daughter of Darwin F. and Renee Jackie Polome Walker. She was a 1967 Graduate of Otto Eldred High School.
Rita worked at the American Olean Tile Plant for 30 years prior to her retirement. She was a steward in the union for many years and was also on the compensation board. Traveling to the New England states and driving fast were a couple of the things she enjoyed, along with the casino, bingo, euchre and canasta. Rita was also a very talented artist and a wonderful caretaker for her mother for many years.

Surviving is one son, Darwin Walker of Wilcox; one brother, Robert (Brenda) Curtis of Eldred; One sister; Peggy (Bruce) Manning of Port Allegany, One half brother; Gregg Walker, Three grandchildren, Matt Grassi of Bradford, Scott Walker of Limestone, N.Y., Ashley Walker in North Carolina; four great-grandchildren, Brycason, Alyvia, Elyssa and Kayden of Limestone; one nephew, John Manning in Belgium; and one niece, Traci Manning of Hermitage.

Preceding her in death including her parents, is one half brother, Chris Walker.
Following Catherine’s wishes there will be no public services held.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com