Doris Mae Ritter
Doris Mae Ritter, 84, (nee Kline) of Lorain passed away Wednesday, August 4,
2010, at Kingston of Vermilion due to cancer. Mrs. Ritter was born in
Chambersburg, PA on July 15, 1926 to the late Homer T and Estella C Kline
(nee Kendel).
Mrs. Ritter was a graduate of Chambersburg High School in Chambersburg,
PA, Class of 1943. While in high school, she worked at Letterkenny Army
Depot as a secretary through the school cooperative program supporting the
troops during WW II.
She married the late Charles A "Pud" Ritter in 1946. They became
permanent residents of Lorain in 1952. In 1960, she along with her husband,
founded Ritter Signs where she worked until becoming ill.
Doris was an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Lorain. She
volunteered in the kitchen for church functions.
Her greatest joys were taking care of her husband of 63 years and her
children. She enjoyed dancing, reading, listening to music, and attending
activities with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Ritter is survived by daughters Catherine A "Katie" (Mark)
Craddock of Bartlett, TN, Carrie A Lopez of Lorain, Susan G (Richard)
Eustace of Collins, Doris M (John) Ivan of Batavia, sons Charles A
(Bernadine) Ritter III of Las Vegas, NV, Karl S (Patricia) Ritter of
Amherst, 20 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, sister Melba B Morris of
Memphis, TN, and her brother Athley K (Alva) Kline of Chambersburg, PA.
She is preceded in death by her husband Charles A "Pud" Ritter in 2009,
an infant daughter Hillery M Ritter in 1951, brothers Homer T Kline Jr. and
Ellis C Kline.
Friends may call Sunday, August 8, 2010 at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer &
Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W 5th Street, Lorain from 4-7 pm.
Funeral Services will be in the Grace Baptist Church, 719 Root Road,
Lorain, Monday, August 9, 2010 at 11:00 am with Pastor Jay Roller
officiating.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst Township.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society 43099 N. Ridge Road Elyria, OH 44035.
CONDOLENCES
From:
Marion Parker Thomas
Relation: Friend
I remember
your mom so well as from Club Carousel. She was a great lady, always a smile
and warm comment to encourage you. She will be missed.
From:
Mickey Thomas
Relation: Friend
I want to
send my condolences to the Ritter family. I wish I could come to the funeral
parlor, but I have an inner ear infection and cannot drive. I am so sorry
for your loss.- Mickey
From:
Tonya Hughes Coggins
Relation: Friend
Katie,Charles,Carrie,Sue,Karl,Dorrie,
My heart is filled with sadness at your loss. I wanted you all to know that
our loving thoughts are with you.
We can only say how much Mrs. Ritter will be missed. Mrs. Ritter was a jewel
among us, always giving us a shining example of kindness, caring, loving,
and fun.And although all us kids that grew up together on Grant Street, time
took us all in different directions through life, Mrs. Ritter was always
close to me. Even though the time we spent was all to infrequent, when I did
see her bonds were reinforced by the simplest hug, or kiss on the cheek. She
was a beautiful person, and always made me feel special.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers,
Tonya Hughes-Coggins and Hughes Family
From:
Brandi Graver-Mitchell - Grace Baptist Church
Relation: Friend
My thoughts
and prayers are with the Ritter family. I am so very glad I got the chance
to see her the previous Friday. She was such a kind and loving person, like
Mr. Ritter was too. Everyone who knew them are better for knowing them. May
God bless your souls!
From:
Randy Greene
Relation: Friend
I just want
to offer my condolences to all of Mrs. Ritter's family and friends. Her and
Chuck are back together again.
From: Lorain
Relation: friend
My thoughts
and prayers are with the Ritter Family. God will take care of her until your
reunited in heaven! May Gods love comfort your hearts and ease the pain.
Sincerely,
Debbie Holcomb
From: Loni Hughes
Relation: friend
To the
entire Ritter family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother was
a very special lady. Grant Street will never be the same.
Loni Hughes.
From:
Karen Alemane
Relation:
Missy and
family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I pray that you all find comfort in your
memories of your grandma and mother, and that you have the peace of knowing
she's in Heaven.
God Bless,
Karen Alemane
From:
Bela and Ellie Vinczi
Relation: Friends
Dear Ritter
Children,
Please accept our sincere heartfelt sympathy.
We just returned from being out of town and were saddened to learn of your
Mom's passing. Your Mom was a godly, gentle woman who loved her husband and
children dearly. She wanted the best for each of you.
I am glad that she and I became friends when Dorie was dating Steve. She had
experience in raising children and had a lot to offer. She was a precious
friend.
May the memories you shared with your Mom sustain you in these present days
and through out the future. When you think of those special times may you
find a smile on your lips and joy and peace in your hearts.
May God Bless you with peace.
Love,
Bela and Ellie Vinczi
From:
Carmelene Januzzi
Relation: Friend
Dear Ritter
Family:
I was so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I always thought of her
as a very dear person.
You have my sincerest sympathy. May God bless you all and give you strength
at this time.
Carmelene Januzzi
(Paula Januzzi's mother)
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