Loretta M. "Letty" (Smith) Rider, 84, passed Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Terrance J. "Terry" Rider, who passed December 16, 1971.

Letty was born June 6, 1940, in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Andrew F. and Bertha C. (Kuhn) Smith

Letty was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford, and retired from the PA Department of Education.

Letty is survived by three sisters, Jean M. Spicer of Abbottstown, and Debra A. Laughman and Patricia L. Weisensale, both of New Oxford, two brothers, Kenneth J. Smith of New Oxford, and Gary L. Smith of Abbottstown, numerous nieces and nephews, and her loving dog, Teddy.  She was predeceased by three sisters, Donna A. Costella, Catherine L. Topper and Teresa Miner, and four brothers, Larry J. Smith, Alfred F. "Fred" Smith, Donald J. Smith, and Philip A. Smith.

Following cremation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 11 AM, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Rev. Keith Carroll officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.  Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 302 Lincoln Way West, New Oxford, is in charge of arrangements.  Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
106 Carlisle St., New Oxford PA 17350

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org