Rita Ann Brannaman, 95, of Solon, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Solon Care Center. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2024, at St.
Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Brosh Chapel and the Avacentre in Solon will be assisting the family at this time.
Rita was born on April 10, 1929, in Solon, the daughter of Lovell and Geneva (Holland) Randall. She graduated from Solon High School, class of 1947. Rita was united in marriage to Don Brannaman on May 11, 1948, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon. She
worked as a school secretary at Solon High School for many years. She enjoyed working on the farm, raising chickens, planning family gatherings, especially on Labor Day and spending time with her family. Rita was an active member of the Solon community.
Rita is survived by her children Sue (Ed) Dvorak, Randy Brannaman, John (Nancy) Brannaman and Jan (Tom) Krall; eight grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law Mary Brannaman, as well as her cousins, nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her hus- band, an infant son, and her sister Mary Jean Randall.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com