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MUNROE FALLS -- Rosemary A. Ritzinger, 82, passed away peacefully in her home on October 25, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, Rosemary was a Munroe Falls resident for 52 years. Her more than 40 year career as a Registered Nurse, the majority spent in the Akron Children's Hospital Burn Center, brought her great joy. She kept active bowling with the Falls Boarding Kennels and Wyoga Lake Ladies leagues at Legend Lanes, walking the Summit MetroParks trails, playing dominoes monthly at the Lehner Center and attending performances at Weathervane Playhouse. Rosemary will be remembered for baking cheesecakes on any occasion, her enthusiasm for the Cleveland Indians, Browns and Cavaliers sports teams, and will be sorely missed not only by her family and friends, but by her adoring cat, Kozmo. Rosemary was a long time parishioner of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Adeline (Hula) and brothers, Richard and Eugene Rohrbach, she is survived by her siblings, Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC, Wichita, KS and Chuck (Fran) Rohrbach, San Angelo, TX; children, Karla Jones, Gregg (Vicki) Ritzinger, Vicki (Kurt) Schlicker, and Chris (Sherry) Ritzinger; grandchildren, Emily and Nicholas Jones, Jessica (Shawn) Cahall, Matthew (Lauren), Lucas Ritzinger, and Rachael and Meghan Ritzinger; great grandchildren, Isla, Abigail, Jackson, Amelia, and Penelope, as well as many nieces and nephews. Per Rosemary's wishes, in lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Akron Children's Hospital Burn Center in her memory. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Rosemary's life will be announced at a later date. (REDMON, STOW, 330-688-6631)
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So sorry to hear of Rosemary's passing. It seems odd to call her that-at Children's Hospital she was known more by her last name. She was a wonderful nurse , just a bright light- our world is a little dimmer today. My sympathy to her family.
Maggie Kelling
November 13, 2019
Dear Ritzinger Family,
I had the privilege of knowing your Mom through work at Akon Children's. She was an excellent nurse, caring friend, an advocate for patients, their parents and families.
Rosemary was a proud Bulldog band Mom and loved sharing stories about her family.
Very sorry for your loss.
Marianne Sanders
November 10, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Redmon Funeral Home Inc.
November 10, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jerry Cannon
November 5, 2019
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