Rita B. Pasquale, 98, of Allentown, passed away March 2, 2014. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eva (Tessaro) Dalla Palu. Rita was the wife of the late Antonio Pasquale, and she was married 71 years with Tony. Rita adored family life. As a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, bowling, singing in church, playing the piano. Rita's best traits were giving big warm hugs and making those she met feel like family.

SURVIVORS: daughter, Deanna Stauffer; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren. Rita was preceded in death by her son, Antonio Jr. and brothers, Enrico and John.

SERVICES: 1:30pm Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Weber Funeral Home 502 Ridge Ave, Allentown. Viewing will take place 12:30 until time of service at the funeral home. www.weberfuneralhomes.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS: Donations and contributions may be made to a local Alzheimer's Association of ones choice.