Angeline Teresa ‘Nellie’ Ritz, 90, a resident of Golden Living Center-Summit traveled peacefully Thursday to be on her path with her Lord.
Born February 1, 1921 in Plains she was a daughter of the late Tofil and Mary Racemus.
Her husband of thirty-nine years, Francis William Ritz, Jr., died March 8, 1986. A sister, Anna M. Silvi and brothers, Tafle and Joseph Racemus also preceded her in death.
Nellie will be missed by her children, Francis William Ritz, III and Mary Beth Etzle of Wilkes-Barre; granddaughters, Adrienne J. Miller, Sara J. Miller, Mary Elizabeth Bird and Jessica Ritz; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Bailey, Tyler, Olivia, Dillon, Veronika, Ava Lynn and Julian; and nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Nellie’s Life will be held Monday at 8:30 AM from McLaughlin’s, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre with Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM in the Church of Saint Nicholas. Interment will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township.
Visitation will be held at McLaughlin's on Sunday from 3 to 6 PM
Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Nellie’s family at
www.celebrateherlife.com