Rita Stine Clapper, age 87, of Clapper Hill, PA passed away Monday evening, November 28, 2016 at the Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital.

Rita was born on November 5, 1929 in Shickshinny, PA the daughter of the late John (d. October 15, 1952) and Frances Crishock Stine (d. October 24, 1949). She married Daniel O. Clapper, Jr on November 14, 1953.

She was a graduate of Laceyville High School with the class of 1947. She was employed with P&G Paper Plant Custodial Services in Mehoopany, PA from 1977 until her retirement in 1993. Rita enjoyed gardening and loved to spend time with her family.

Rita is survived by her children, Jack and Sharlene Clapper of Williamsport, PA, Linda Krukowski of Clapper Hill, PA and Jerry Clapper (Tina Bennett) of Clapper Hill, PA; her grandchildren, Sherry Clapper of Williamsport, PA, John Clapper (Connie) of Williamsport, Heather Krukowski (Magaly Lorenzo) of Scranton, PA, Lori Miller (Bryan) of Portsmouth, VA, Daniel Clapper (Jamie Patrick) of Camptown, PA, Jennifer Melton (Tanner) of Stigler, OK, Shannon Bolles (Robbie) of Laceyville, PA, and Angel Bennett (Alex Wilson) of New Philly, OH; 9 great-grandchildren; her sister Emily and Albert Marbaker of Laceyville, PA; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Daniel O. Clapper, Jr (October 20, 1994), her son, Terry Clapper (November 26, 2016), her sisters, Charlotte and Eleanor, and her brother, George.

Rita's wishes were to have a private graveside service at the Beaver Meadows Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Bradford County Humane Society, PO Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850.

Arrangements were entrusted with Sheldon Funeral Homes, Main St., Laceyville, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com.