Obituary for Telitha Ann Rayl
Telitha Ann Rayl, age 83, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 29, 1940 in Lima, Ohio to the late Joseph and Anna (Mayer) Leiser. On June 13, 1975 Telitha married Daniel J. Rayl who preceded her in death on May 4, 2006.
Telitha is survived by four sons: Rock (Shelly) Rayl of Great Falls, MT, Robert Rayl of San Antonio, TX, Timothy (Kim) Rayl of Ada and Tracy (Karyn) Rayl of Ada; four daughters: Kimberlee Wingate of Ada, Kimberley Sue (Robert) Schroeder of Findlay, Cynthia (Dave) Shafer of Arlington and Bonita Renee Hefner of Ada; twenty-three grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren; and a sister, Candance (Paul) Caskey of Kalida.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Larry Leiser and Joseph Leiser, Jr.; and a sister, Marilyn Sue Hunnell.
Funeral Services will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Pastor Chris Ewing officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.
Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service on Monday, January 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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