Rita Dusenberry

Rita Diane (Dady) Dusenberry, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Willow Haven Care Center. She was born March 24, 1962, in Zanesville to the late Jim Dady and Esther Gebhart-Fields. She is a1980 graduate from Zanesville High School and Mid East Career Center, majoring in culinary arts. She loved snowmen, cats, pink flamingos, diamond painting, and Mickey Mouse.  Above all, she loved her family. 

She is survived by her children: Jason (Crystal) Dusenberry, and Kevin Dusenberry; Grandson Brandon Dusenberry; Siblings: Debbie Wixtrom, and Marlin Rogers; Nieces and nephews: Dusty (Candie) Dady, Jimmy (Jamie) Dady, Lee Wixtrom, Jennifer Kitts, along with numerous other family members.  

She is preceded in death by her siblings, David Dady, Sherry Dady, and brother-in-law, Bryan Wixtrom. 

No services are planned at this time. Delong and Baker have the honor of serving the family. 

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