Barbara Crites Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Crites of Richmond, Ohio, born in Steubenville, Ohio, who passed away on October 13, 2024 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Barbara departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Barbara. Though Barbara may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rudy Morelli and Betty Morelli (Ravasio); her husband Jack Crites; and her sisters, Claudia Guiliano and Jo Ann Flinn.
She is survived by: her children, Matt Crites (Francesca) of Richmond, OH, Jackie Thiel (Martin) of Virginia and Tom Crites (Susan) of Steubenville, OH; her granddaughters, Morgan Thiel and Emma Crites; and her brothers, Robert Morelli (Marian) of California, Rudy Morelli (Joyce) of Steubenville, OH and Emil Morelli (Tracie) of Weirton, WV..