Rita Engelhart, 67 of Akron, passed away Saturday, December 31st, 2016 at Summa Hospital. She was preceded in death by her brothers Tom and John Ketchum and sister Barb Kegg. She is survived by her husband Eugene and daughters Debbie, Sara and Patricia Engelhart; stepchildren Richard and Brenda Engelhart; brothers Dennis, Robert, Mark and Tim; sisters Mary, Christine and Kathleen and 8 grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10AM at Visitation of Mary, 87 Broad St. Donations can be made to the church.