Obituaries

Rita was born on June 5, 1943, to Pauline and Robert Krasnow. She attended Beverly Hills high school, and later went to college at UCLA, upon graduation she started her career as a teacher. Education was a passion for Rita, and she eventually took a position as principal at Bais Chaya Mushka Jewish School. Rita was an outstanding scholar who loved to teach and pass on her knowledge to younger generations. In addition to her passion for teaching, she constantly volunteered serving her community.

Rita was a fierce woman who brought joy to all those around her. She believed in spiritual connections, continuous education, and hard work, which she instilled into her two sons while raising them as a working single mother. Her grandchildren adored her as she was a devoted grandmother and she loved spending quality time with them.

Rita is survived by her two sons, Stephen Siegel and Ross Siegel, her daughters in law Judith Siegel and Darci Siegel, and her three grandchildren Jaxon Siegel, Nixon Siegel, and Maxwell Siegel.