Rhea Mary Polidori Christopher, 80, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.  She was surrounded by family and friends.

Rhea was born in Coal Center, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1943, the daughter of Reo and Helen Polidori.  

She was a dedicated nurse for many years, eventually retiring from the Windsor House.   She was an affiliated member of St. Mary & St. Joseph Parish in Newton Falls, Ohio. 

Rhea is preceded in death by her parents; and her beloved husband, Patsy Christopher of 43 years. 

She is remembered with much love by her partner and travel companion, Ken Adams of Youngstown.  He loved and cherished her for fourteen years. 

She is survived by her two children; her son, Joseph Christopher of Austintown, and her daughter, Niki (Brian Warchol) Feltner of Newton Falls; her five grandchildren, Amber (Anthony) Chuppa of Warren, Joseph (Ashlee) Christopher of Niles, James Feltner of Newton Falls, Sara Feltner of Kent, and Cammie Christopher of Newton Falls; and her eight great-grandchildren, Nevaeh Gray and Lyam Christopher of Warren, Brian and Grace Feltner of Newton Falls, Elena Fell of Hubbard, Bryson Weidner of Struthers, and Brandon and Bentley Mullins of Kent. 

Per Rhea’s wishes, no services will be held.