WORCESTER- Elizabeth J (Richinick) Wheeler 89 formerly of 83 Vale Street died February 11th in Radius Healthcare 119 Providence Street Worcester following an illness.
She was the wife of Ralph E Wheeler who died in 1970. Mrs. Wheeler is survived by two brothers William J Richinick of Auburn and John J Richinick of West Boylston and a sister Mildred J Alexandrowicz of West Boylston. Another brother Paul F Richinick of Millbury and three sisters Stella N Williams of Hopedale, Anna M Nespelli of Mendon and Helen Wozny of Worcester all predeceased her.Mrs. Wheeler was born in Worcester a daughter of John and Fedora (Slizewska) Richinick and was a lifelong resident of the city.
She was educated in Worcester Schools and later worked more than forty years as an Inspector for Stanley Parker Co. retiring in 1978. After retirement Mrs. Wheeler worked as a waitress at the "O Solo Mio" Restaurant.
She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. She also enjoyed knitting.
The funeral will be held Saturday February 15th, with a Mass at 10:30 am in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church 34 Ward St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. There are no calling hours. The family requests that flowers be omitted and that donations be made instead to The Patient Activity Fund of Radius Healthcare, 119 Providence St., Worcester Ma., 01604.Henry-Dirsa Funeral Home 33 Ward St.,Worcester.