PAXTON-Helen M. (Looney) Rittberg, 94, of Paxton, died Friday May 18th in the St. Francis Home. Her husband of 49 years, Paul E. Rittberg died in 1990. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine D. Martin; a grandson, Christopher P. Martin both of Paxton; a sister-in-law Helen Looney and several nephews and nieces. 4 brothers, Timothy, Daniel, John and Raymond F. Looney and 2 sisters Mary C. and Alice F. Looney predeceased her.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Daniel P. and Catherine (Ward) Looney. Mrs. Rittberg was a graduate of Ascension High School and was a member of St. John’s Church and the Notre Dame Alumni Association. She worked for Wyman-Gordon as a switchboard operator for 17 years until her retirement.
The funeral is Tuesday, May 22nd from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Church, 40 Temple Street, Worcester. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours are Monday, May 21st from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John’s Church, 44 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604 or to St. Francis Home, 101 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01604.