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Delores S. Ritz 1950-2025

CHAMPION — Delores S. Ritz, 74, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic.

She was born July 9, 1950, in Greensville, Pa., to Philip L. Stanhope and Margaret Kitko Stanhope, both of Kinsman. She was a 1968 graduate of Joseph Badger High School.

She attended both St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kinsman and St. William Catholic Church in Champion.

She married Nick Ritz on March 27, 1971, and they resided together in Champion for over 40 years. She enjoyed baking and cooking, sewing and spending time with family.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Nick; her son, Nick (Laura) Ritz of Parma; her mother, Margaret of Pittsburgh, Pa.; sisters, Marie (Gary) Morris and Marsha Stanhope of Kinsman; and brothers, Philip J. (Donna, deceased) Stanhope of Kinsman and William Stanhope of Pittsburgh, Pa.

She was preceded in death by her father, Philip L. Stanhope; and brother, Ronald Stanhope.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at St. William Catholic Church in Champion.

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