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Mary Jane Ritson

4/7/1921 - 6/18/2016

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Obituary For Mary Jane Ritson

Mary Jane Ritson, 95, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Trinity West. She was born April 7, 1921 in Washington, PA a daughter of the late Jack K. & Velma G. Reaney. Mary Jane graduated from Steubenville Wells High School in 1939 and West Liberty University in 1945. She was a retired school teacher and operated a private kindergarten and preschool. Mary Jane was a member of Starkdale Presbyterian Church, Salvation Army Advisory Board, Neighborhood House Day Care Board, Y.W.C.A, Jefferson County Historical Society, Old Fort Steuben Project, West Liberty Alumni Association and a life member of Steubenville Women’s Club. Preceding Mary Jane in death were her husband, whom she married February 28, 1944, Robert A. Ritson and sister Lois Stevenson. Surviving are her niece Linda Stevenson Smittle of Jefferson City, MO; great nephew Brian Smittle of Austin, TX; great nieces Michelle (Scott) Jansen and Deborah (Scott) Kovacs; very close friends Bill & Jane Schaefer, Diane Schaefer and their children Molly, Emily and Marco; special neighbors Chuck & Dee Kovach and Patty & Brian Albert. Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Monday from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. with Rev. Paul Danielson officiating. Memorial donations may be directed to Salvation Army or Neighborhood House.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Dianna Vandeborne

    We will all miss Mary Jane. Such a sweet lady. Never complained and had a positive attitude. It was a blessing to know her. Our condolences. Don & Dianna Vandeborne

  • 09/03/2024

    Julie (Kasper)Burris

    I was sorry sorry to read about Mary Jane. I have such wonderful memories of growing up next door to her and Bob on Lexington. My parents thought the world of het. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless Julie Burris33

  • 09/03/2024

    Barb Steitz

    I was flooded with memories when I read Mary Jane Ritson's name in the obituaries. Mrs. Ritson was my kindergarten teacher at the old Stark Elementary School on Lover's Lane in the mid-sixties. I watched her closely since she was the first teacher I ever had. Her calm and caring demeanor and her kindness and encouragement set the tone to move forward for another 12 years! Few teachers leave a warm spot in your heart and Mary Jane Ritson was one of those few.

  • 09/03/2024

    Bill Blake

    Mary Jane and Bob were great friends of my parents in Hollywood addition from the 1950's. What an incredible positive person to have known.

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