Rita Marie (Colna) Bound
Rita Marie (Colna) Bound, 78, of Harpers Ferry, WV, passed peacefully at the home of her son and daughter-in-law surrounded by family in the early hours of Saturday, September 13, 2025.
She was the devoted & loving wife of almost 52 years to Joseph C. Bound, whom passed on January 25, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Anna (Hnatishion) Colna, father, Joseph William Colna, her eldest brother, Theordore Colna, her mother & father-in-law, Eleanor & Joseph Bound, Sr., brother-in-law, Vincent Bound, and sister-in-law, Carol-Ann Bound.She is survived by her Children, Christa M. Engel, (Michael), David J. Bound, (Julie Rene), Grand-children; Kaziah M. White, Julian Bound, and Jaden Bound; Step Grandchildren; Melody (Engel) Suhrie (husband Andrew), Jake Engel; Step Great-Grandchild, Ryder Mason Suhrie.
She is also survived by her siblings; Joseph Colna (Dot), Peggy Fidler (Bob), Mike Colna (Trish), brother- in-law William “Bill” Bound (Karen), and sister-in-law Laure Bound.
Most of Jefferson County, WV knew Rita for her 28 years as the front medical office manager for Jules. F. Langlet, MD.
She taught with Mr. Ily Bratina at Shepherd College, teaching the senior citizens of Jefferson County isometric exercises to aid in their independence.
She was an alto vocalist in Masterworks Chorale at Shepherd College, conducted by Professor Jay Stenger, singing in English, Latin, and German at the area churches.
She was also a vocalist in the St. Agnes Choir in Shepherdstown under the direction of Thomas Dwyer.
Rita was also a Thespian at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV, performing in such plays as “Music Man”, “Guys & Dolls”, South Pacific“, and “Dark of the Moon”.
She was an avid tennis player on the Jefferson County Women’s Tennis League for many years.
For seven years, she taught 3rd grade C.C.D. classes at St. James Catholic Church in Charles Town, WV.
Rita was also an Extra Ordinary Minister of Eucharist for St. James Catholic Church; taking the Holy Eucharist to homes of people unable to attend Mass.
She was a member for many years of the Shannondale Club. Where she and her husband enjoyed many events in the Lake Lounge, and dances in the grand ballroom.
Rita was vivid and full of life. She was a devoted catholic and faithful member of St. James Catholic Church who loved her lord and savior Jesus Christ.
She loved her husband and family and enjoyed living in the mountain surrounded by peace, nature, and wildlife where she enjoyed gardening and bird watching.
The family would like to give a special thank you to her loving and devoted caregivers Robin Webster and Janet Schifflet who provided friendship, love, and support over the past year.
Friends and family were received Thursday, September 18th, from 6pm-8pm at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, September, 19th at 12:00pm at St. James Catholic Church in Charles Town, WV with Father Timothy Grassi following Rosary at 11:30am
A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20th at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made in Rita Bound’s name to Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430.
Please sign her online guestbook at www.mtstrider.com.