Rita Elaine Kirby Amtmann, 69, of Scientists Cliffs, Port Republic, Maryland, after a courageous fight with cancer, peacefully met her maker on May 15, 2014, at her home. Born August 28, 1944 to the late John F. and Jeanette L. (Farrell) Kirby in Washington, DC. Rita was a graduate of Oxon Hill High School and the University of Maryland.
Rita was an artist, gardener, seamstress, potter, volunteer and educator. She retired from the PG County Public Schools with 15 years of service in June 2004. She lived a full life of selfless service to family, church, community and friends.She will be missed and remembered by all.
Beloved wife of Louis G. Amtmann (MarriedAugust 1966). Beloved mother of Brian (Tracy) Amtmann of Washington, D.C., David (Colleen Mol) Amtmann, of Orlando, Florida, and Nina Amtmann, of Cockysville, Maryland. Beloved grandmother of Josie Amelia, Alexis Lou, Tori Ann, and Lucas, she is also survived by her beloved siblings, John (Sherry) Kirby, Rosemary (the late John ) Hill, Louise (Gregory) Capone and Paul (Pamela) Kirby.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday May 20, 2014 from 5-8 PM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, Maryland where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday May 21, 2014 at 11 A.M. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Food Pantry at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, Maryland.