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Rita M. Ehret

July 29, 1948 — May 8, 2025

Bethlehem

Rita M. Ehret, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Born on July 29, 1948, the daughter of the late Eva C. (Muschlitz) and John Hines. She was the loving wife of the late George H. Ehret, Jr.

Rita worked for many years at Weight Watchers. She enjoyed trips to the casino and playing Pinochle. Her family was her world, and she cherished every moment with them, especially her grandchildren.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Jessica Lehr and her husband, Glen; grandchildren, Anna C., Talia C., and Daniel P. Lehr; brother, John Hines and sisters, Jackie Knoedler, Michele Seaman and Audrey Brotzman. Rita was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Ehret and sister, Susan Camfield.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 10-11 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad. St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.

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