Rita Jane Moran

Background

Moran, Rita Jane was born on August 23, 1934 in St. Louis. Daughter of Victor Robert Senior and Margaret Lillian (Oliver) Witte.

Education

Bachelor in English, Writing, Webster University, 1956. Master of Arts in English, St. Louis University, 1958.

Career

Teacher English, Webster U., Webster Groves, Missouri, 1956-1958; feature writer, St. Saint Louis University Alumni Magazine, 1958-1960; feature writer, Ventura (California) Star-Free Press, 1961, 65-78; feature editor, Ventura (California) Star-Free Press, 1978-1992; music, drama and restaurant critic, feature/travel writer, Ventura County Star, since 1992.

Achievements

• Rita Jane Moran has been listed as a notable Music, drama, restaurant critic, travel writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Kappa Gamma Pi, Alpha Sigma Museum.

Interests

• Avocations: piano, dance, travel, choral singing.

Connections

Married P. Joseph Moran, July 9, 1960. 1 child, Patrick J.

Father:

Victor Robert Senior Witte

Mother:

Margaret Lillian (Oliver) Witte

Spouse:

P. Joseph Moran

child:

Patrick J. Moran