Shirley J. Ritz Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley J. Ritz of Troy, Pennsylvania, born in Canton, Pennsylvania, who passed away on August 5, 2022, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley J. Ritz to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, W. "Todd" Matson and Phyllis "Posey" Matson (June); and her brothers, James and Marsden Matson. She is survived by: her husband Gary L. Ritz; her children, Jay Ritz (Jackie) of Killeen, TX, Michelle "Shelley" Wilston (Darryl) of Walnutport, PA, Marlene "Tooney" Jones (Don) of York, PA, Michael Ritz (Renee) of Troy, PA, Mindy Schucker (Ryan Larcom) of Troy, PA and Thirteen; her grandchildren, Justin Ritz (Amy), Jontell Ritz, Joelle Vann (JohnCole), Rebekah Milroy (Craig), Megan Norris (Joel), Dakotah Wilston, Ben Keleher, Mason Ritz, Carly Ritz (Josh Everetts), Kara Schucker, Kyle Schucker (Maria Johnson), Kody Schucker (Alysa Gwiazdowski) and Kory Schucker; and her sisters-in-law, Susan Orman (Jerry), Issy Matson of Canton, PA and Donna Matson of Canton, PA. She is also survived by Eight great grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the charity of ones choice in Shirley's memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Buckheit Funeral Chapel & Crematory Inc

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December 11, 2023

kaz Caswell wrote a sympathy message

“I dont know if anyone will see this but I just found this today, tooney's birthday 2023. Shirley's pic is absolutley gorgeous!!! I feel that same knife in my heart like I felt 4&1/2 months ago when my mom left me. I wish I had magical powers to throw away the hurt u all feel. I will NEVER forget the Ritz family. EVER! Squirrely always smiling and laughing will forever live with me. Love to u all. KAZ”

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