February 20, 1944 — December 21, 2025

Rita M. Hulings, 81, of St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on February 20, 1944 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Rucinski Gerber.

Rita was Catholic by faith and a graduate of Central High School, class of 1961. Together with her late companion, Lenny, Rita and Lenny would often spend time at Howard’s campground where they enjoyed campfires and the great outdoors. When she wasn’t camping, Rita could often be found curled up with a blanket, enjoying a good Lifetime movie. She enjoyed going for rides in the car, and never turned down the chance to enjoy a hamburger from McDonald’s with her granddaughters. Affectionately known as Grammie by all who knew and loved her, Rita will be remembered for her tenacious spirit and spunk. She earned the affections of the aides and staff alike during her time at Elk Haven, and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her two daughters; Leah (Mike) Leuschel and Crystal Hulings, both of St. Marys, and by four sons; Eugene (Sharon) Hulings of St. Marys, Dwayne (Michelle) Hulings of Kersey, Blaine (Laurie) Hulings of St. Marys, and Shane Hulings of St. Marys; and by her fourteen grandchildren; including her granddaughters who cared for her religiously; Kelly (John Kasper) Leuschel and Kayla (Kody) Taylor. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren and by three siblings; Ann Lenze, Gerald (Jeannie) Gerber, and Bruce (Ellen) Gerber, all of St. Marys, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her granddaughter; Amanda “Mandie” Leuschel, and by her longtime companion, Lenny Chalot.

A private viewing and funeral service for Rita M. Hulings will be held with the immediate family.

There will be no public visitation.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com

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