Mrs. Rita Paynter

May 22, 1943 - December 24, 2019

Rita Paynter (nee Smyl), passed away Christmas Eve night after a long battle with cancer and heart disease. Rita was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert E. Paynter, Sr. She is survived by her loving sons and daughters-in-law; Robert E. Paynter, Anna Paynter, Thomas J. Paynter, Charlene Paynter. She was an Amazing Grandmother to Amanda (Jose), Alexandra, Samantha, Shane, Kimberly, Jillian, Kailah, Kaci, Thomas. Babci to Samir, Stella, Zoe, Anthony, Braydon, Isabella, Lucia, Michael and Madison. Her brothers John, Sr., Edward and sister Mary...and all of the many, many nieces and nephews. Rita had a long wonderful life surrounded by her family. She was always the life of the party. She loved Shopping, Baking, teaching her grandchildren something new, keeper of secrets, and kisser of boo boos. Family and Friends are invited to a viewing at the Dinan Funeral Home, 1923 Spring Garden St., Phila., PA 19130 on Sunday evening, January 5 at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., and on Monday morning January 6 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., followed by her Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church the Oratory, 2319 Green St., Philadelphia, PA 19130. After the Mass, the funeral procession will leave for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 3301 W. Cheltenham Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. Francis Xavier Church the Oratory (address above). Arr. Dinan Funeral Home, Phila. Condolences may also be sent to www.dinanfuneralhome.com