Rita V. Cluse

Boardman- ­ Rita Virginia Cluse, 91, died Friday, July 18, 2008. Mrs. Cluse was born Monday, April 30, 1917 in Hubbard, a daughter of Frank and Clara McCutcheon Fleming. She was a Struthers High School graduate and was the co-owner of the Youngstown Hearing Aid Company. Mrs. Cluse was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Boardman, past Matron of the Eastern Star, Trias Chapter, past Matron of the Ameranth Justice Court, past Worthy High Priestess of the Bethlehem White Shrine, and past Mighty Chosen One of the Aut Mori Cauldron. She previously served as the District Deputy of the White Shrine and was the former president of the PTA for the Lyon Platt Schools. Surviving are two sons, Dale (Julie) Cluse of Florissant, MO and Dick Cluse of St. Louis, MO; one sister, Helen Hogan of Albuquerque, NM; one brother, John Fleming of Nebraska; four grandchildren, Trisha Leuer of California, Kelly Jarvis of St. Louis, Laurie Wilson of Boardman, and Cassie Wilson of Boardman; five great-grandchildren, Bradley Compton, Tiffany Jarvis, Jack Compton, Cody Jarvis and Justin Jarvis; and her dear friend with whom she made her home, Deborah Wilson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Dale, Francis, and Donald Fleming; and two sisters, Isabel Fleming and Marguerite Cummings Funeral services will be held Monday, July 21, at 1 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Boardman, with Pastor Brett Rizzo and Pastor Paul Burgeson officiating. Family and friends may call on Monday from 12 to 12:45 p.m. at the church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers. Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

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