Rita S. Savarese

Rita S. Savarese (née Buckley), a resident of Churchville, PA passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving and caring family on December 10, 2025, two weeks shy of her December 24, 2025 90th birthday. Rita was the daughter of the late Harry D. and Rita S. (Gerson) Buckley, and the loving, devoted spouse to the late John J. Savarese, whom she missed dearly every day.

A graduate of Nazareth High School and Abington School of Nursing, Rita was employed as a registered nurse for numerous hospitals and private physicians her entire life. In addition to her working career, Rita was a creative woman with many talents and skills. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, decorating, painting, brick and tile laying and so much more. Rita always looked forward to her next project with sheer delight and enthusiasm.

Rita is survived by her children, Dawn S. Carroll (Vincent), Sharon J. Savarese and J. Todd Buckley Savarese (Rosemarie), as well as her grandchildren: Brielle E. Wilber, Shannon Wilber Meyers (Nicholas), Dane V. Carroll (Rose Mary), Kacy D. Wilber, Alexis Carroll Murray (Michael), John J. Savarese and Joseph T. Savarese. In addition, her great grandchildren, Theodore and Adelynn Carroll, Mason and Crew Meyers and Elliana Murray survive her. Rita’s grandchildren and great grandchildren were her “peach cakes.” Rita is also survived by her loving brothers, brother-in-law’s and sister-in-law’s: Harry Buckley (Arlene), Dennis Buckley (Lois), Michael Savarese (Daleann) and James Savarese (Nancy), as well as numerous loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Rita will be most remembered for her strong work ethic, kind heart, her love of family and for being a caring friend.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet Rita’s family on Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will be private.