Rita I. Frysinger, 81, of North Baltimore, died at 7:40 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Briar Hill Health Campus, North Baltimore.

She was born on May 10, 1931, to the late Elmer C. and Blanche A. (Mayer) Stebleton. She married Lewis J. Frysinger on December 22, 1951, and he survives.

Rita is survived by her sons: Randy L. (Kathy) Frysinger of Alvada, Daryl L. (Jodi) Frysinger of Forest and Timothy A. (Carol) Frysinger of Vanlue; her brothers: Jerry Stebleton of Waynesfield and Vernon Stebleton of Lima; her sister, Cecelia Grace of Lima; 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brothers: George, Melvin, Richard, Gordon and an infant brother; as well as an infant sister.

Rita was a member of St. James United Methodist Church, North Baltimore and the North Baltimore, American Legion Post 539.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2013, at St. James United Methodist Church, with Reverend Rick Adams officiating.

Burial will be private. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday, prior to the service at church. Arrangements are entrusted to SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be made at www.coldrencrates.com.