Esther L. Rizor, 78, of Washington, died at 4:43 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 1998, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a month-long illness. Mrs. Rizor graduated from Port Townsend High School, Port Townsend, Washington. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church of Washington, where she was a member of the Christian Mothers. Mrs. Rizor worked for Century Plaza Inn of Washington for five years as a desk clerk. She had most recently worked at the cafeteria of John F. Kennedy Grade School. She enjoyed bingo and travelling. She bowled and played darts for the Alpine Club. Mrs. Rizor was a member of the Washington Eagles Lodge and the Claysville American Legion Post Auxillary. On June 13, 1941, she married Raymond M. Rizor, who died February 4, 1975. Surviving are two daughters, Nardis R. Hardie, with whom she made her home, and Gwen R. Hampe of Albuquerque, N.M.; a son, Thomas D. Rizor of Washington; five grandchildren, Renee M. Hardie, Richard M. Hardie, Holly Anne Hall, Lonnie G. Hampe Jr. and Matthew D. Rizor; and a great-granddaughter. A daughter, Laverne L. Rizor, died December 12, 1997. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Friday, August 28, 1998Esther L. Rizor
Cafeteria worker for John F. Kennedy Grade School
She was born March 19, 1920, in Sprecklesville, Island of Maui, Hawaii, the daughter of Fred W. and Rose Kekua Phillips.