Francis J. Ritzo Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Francis J. Ritzo of Girardville, Pennsylvania, born in Ashland, Pennsylvania, who passed away on August 18, 2024, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Francis departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Francis may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Francis leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his wife Mary Jane Ritzo (Chiaretti); and his parents, Francis H. Ritzo and Carmella Ritzo (Zangari). He is survived by: his children, Mary Jane (Scott Lindenmuch) of Ashland, PA and Francis Ritzo of Schuylkill Haven, PA; his grandsons, Brett, John Lindenmuth, Nicholas and Anthony Ritzo; and his great grandchild Oliver Lindenmuth.
