Background
Boynton, Rita M. was born on June 17, 1928 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of William Francis and Grace Cecilia (Vogel) McDonald.
educator consultant social worker
Boynton, Rita M. was born on June 17, 1928 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of William Francis and Grace Cecilia (Vogel) McDonald.
Bachelor of Social Work, University Pittsburgh, 1949. Master of Social Work, University Pittsburgh, 1976.
Department store clerk, 1944-1948. Activities worker Kinglsey House, Pittsburgh, 1946-1947. Quality control analyst H.J. Heinz Company, 1946-1947.
Case worker Department Welfare, 1949-1950. Director adult placement Area Agency on Aging, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 1966-1989. Director social services Westmoreland Manor, 1966-1989.
County board member Mental Health Association, Greensburg, since 1985.
President Blessed Sacrament School Parent-Teachers Association, 16 years. Board member Health Service Association, Greensburg, 1976-1979, Young Women’s Christian Association, since 1991. Parish council Belssed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg, 1985.
Board member Girl Scout Council, 1981-1989. Member National Association of Social Workers, Mental Health Association (board member, since 1985, recipient Fred Funari award, 1990, Named Southwest Pennsylvania Social Worker of Year, 1982), Health and Welfare Council (president, board member 1980-1987), Alzheimer's Association Westmoreland (president, since 1976).
Married Richard H. Boynton, November 23, 1950. Children: Pamela, Laurence, Mark, Sharon, Paul.