Rita B. Hojnowski

November 7, 1932 - June 14, 2020

Rita Bernadette Hojnowski (nee Blaxland) of Blackwood, NJ, passed away on June 14, 2020 at the age of 87 years. Daughter of the late James Blaxland and the late Rita Blaxland (nee Wylie). Devoted wife of 64 years of the late Richard Hojnowski. Beloved mother of Lynne C. Silverman (Edward), Richard J. Hojnowski (Lynda) and Glenn C. Hojnowski (Sandra). Loving grandmother of Jason Hojnowski (Jaclyn), Dr. Kevin Hojnowski (Kaitlin), Trisha Collins (Timothy, Jr.), Kristin Walker (Ryan), Jared Vanore (Heather), and Ian Vanore ; great-grandmother of Timothy Collins III, Addison Walker, and Layla Paige Hojnowski. Rita “Bernie” graduated from Camden High School, attended the University of Pennsylvania, and received her bachelor’s degree in medical technology from Hahnemann Hospital and University. Bernie’s hobby was growing cacti and other succulents. She had amassed quite the collection from travelling to conferences and conventions throughout the country. Rita was a member of the Philadelphia Cactus and Succulent Society of South Jersey and other garden clubs. She also greatly enjoyed line dancing at the Tri-State Country Dance Club. Rita always put the needs of others before her own and never hesitated to do anything asked of her. She attended the First Presbyterian Church of Blackwood for fifty years and was very active there in her younger years. Viewing will be Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012 where a funeral service will begin at 10:30 AM. Interment will immediately follow at Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Blackwood, 21 E. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com