Rita Patricia McDonnell passed away on September 26, 2023, at the age of 71. Beloved daughter of the late Terence and Mary McDonnell. Loving sister of Sr. MaryJane McDonnell, IHM and Sr. Joellen McDonnell, RSM and the late Elizabeth "Bettse" Fleming (Frank "Butch"). Dear aunt of Terence Fleming (Sara), Frank Fleming, Patricia Fleming, Timothy Fleming (Kelly) and Maureen Petron (Michael). Rita was a long-time employee of Beneficial Bank. Relatives and friends are invited to gather October 9, 2023, St. Katherine of Siena Church 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila. 19114 9am to 9:45am followed by her funeral mass 10am. Interment. Our Lady Grace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Camilia Hall 100 Maxis Drive Malvern, PA19355 or Sisters of Mercy 515 Montgomery Ave. Merion, PA 19066 in her memory.