Rhonda Lee Douthett, 60, of Butler, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Mildred and the late Calvin Edinger welcomed her into the world on November 5, 1965. She married the love of her life, Benjamin Robert Douthett, in November of 1988, and together they shared 38 wonderful years that no amount of words could describe.
Rhonda had a lifelong passion to help others; she pursued a career at Butler Memorial Hospital, retiring as a patient advocate, and then pursued a career at the Butler VA. Beyond her professional career, Rhonda had a passion for camping, arts and crafts, was a dedicated gardener, and enjoyed playing board games with the company of others. She treasured time with family and friends, especially on occasions such as holidays, dinners, or picnics.
She was well known for her overwhelming kindness, intelligence, being a lifelong learner, and warm, welcoming presence toward everyone she met. She could make everyone feel like family. Rhonda’s generous spirit and infectious laugh endeared her to everyone. Her children, grandchildren, and loved ones carry on her profound legacy.
She is survived by her mother Mildred Edinger; beloved husband Benjamin Douthett; brother Robert (Peggy) Edinger; brother-in-law James Douthett; sisters, Fauna (Dave) Hamblen and Rhonda Wabe; son, Dylan (Jamie) Douthett; daughter, Ashley (Matthew) Kurka; nieces Mikayla Wabe, Elyse (Tim) Robinson, Samantha (Derek) Kasper, and Kaitlyn (Jacob) Stebbe and Maria Ecker; nephews Erik Douthett & Carlos Sanchez; and grandchildren Jayden and Wyatt Kurka. Along with numerous great nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 5-7 PM at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A Catholic blessing service will immediately follow in the funeral home.