Rita Jo Dell Obituary
In loving memory of Rita Jo Dell of Columbus, Indiana, who departed this world on March 27, 2025 at the age of 80. Rita Jo leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe F. Pelley and Mildred G. Pelley (Bechelli); her siblings, Victoria L. Fontana, Rose M. Williams, Judith A. Carmer and David L. Pelley; her niece Dianne Waltz; and her nephew David Pelley.
She is survived by: her daughter Carmella Maria Musillami (Robert); her granddaughters, Sophia and Adrianna; her stepsons, Timothy Joseph (Bonnie) and Anthony Robert (Crystal); her stepgrandchildren, Malena, Chelsea and Jessica; her great grandchild Aubrey; and her niece Rachel Waltz.
In lieu of flowers, please take a child to a local bookstore, allow him/her to pick out a book and read it aloud together. Memorials can be sent to the Indiana chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or a local mental health program for teens.
