Rita A. Sifferlen, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010. She was born on February 3, 1922 in Washington, IN to John L. and Mary (Greelish) Dowling. Rita was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Judy Chapman, Joseph (Cathy Chearhart) Sifferlen, Claudia Sifferlen and Mary Owens; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Rita was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Bernard J. Sifferlen; siblings, Mary Buchman, Robert Dowling, Sarah Blume and Joseph Dowling. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.