Rita Ann (Trick) Canty, age 62, of Jamestown, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at her residence. She was born January 11, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Henrietta (Deibel) and Herman Trick, Sr., both deceased.

Rita is survived by her loving husband, Michael F. Canty, whom she married September 29, 1990; her sons: Michael M. Canty (fiancé: Gabrielle Botsford) and Mark J. Canty (Melanie Harris); grandchildren: Camdyn, Landon and Brysten; sisters: Margaret (Gerry) Bell; Florence Trick; brothers: Herman (Barbara) Trick, Jr.; Francis (Melissa) Trick; Peter (Cindy) Trick and Robert (Diana) Trick; sisters-in-law: Regina Canty; Ellen (Gary) Chinn; and Catherine Canty Humanic; brothers-in-law: Daniel and Sean Canty; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; aunts, uncles, and cousins. Rita was fortunate to have many friends in her life, including special childhood friends: Cindy Blanchard, Sharon Cassidy, Anne Lindsey and Sue McKinney; longtime family friends: Lewis (Jan) Tobe and family, Tom (Urana) Neff and family and Kris McClure, just to name a few. Rita also believed every home should have a little faith in it, and her home included "Faith" her loyal companion.

Ms. Rita, as she was known, retired from Greenview Schools where she had spent the majority of her teaching career as a special needs educator. She was currently the Vice President of the Greene County Education Service Center. She had been an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, teaching CCD and member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was also involved with the Tuesday Bible Study group with Jamestown Church of Christ.

Rita's family would like to acknowledge the professional care and compassion extended to them by the responding officers of the Greene County Sheriff's Dept and the New Jasper Twp Fireman.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Jamestown Family Cancer Care or to the New Jasper Twp. Fire Dept.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM Tuesday, April 12 ^th at St. Brigid Catholic Church, 312 Fairground Rd., Xenia with Rev. Charlie Lang presiding. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM Monday at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. She will be buried at Silvercreek Cemetery.