Photo courtesy of Ferguson Funeral Home - Scottdale
Mar 2, 1956 - Nov 26, 2025
Irene was a very good person..Irene took very good care of our mom when she was very ill..She was a very loving, reliable person..
December 01, 2025
Sympathy to the family
Rose Most
December 01, 2025 | Scottdale, PA | Friend
She was a good person to be around I worked with her and she made u laugh when u was down in the dump. She loved her Scratch off tickets.I always seen her at the gas stations playing those when she was done at work. She will be missed by a lot of people.
Lora Scagline
November 30, 2025 | Dunbar, PA | Coworker
I hope you found your peace you always wanted.you will be sadly missed by many.
Melissa Helms
November 30, 2025 | Scottdale, PA | Acquaintance
Wherever Irene was she was a hit of the party !!!! Always joking around with everyone calling herself Poor Irene!!! She was a worker always doing something for someone!!! She wasn’t rich but was a good provider and a heart of gold which is better than money.But always see her son Russell got what he needed!!!! She surly will be missed by many hearing that laugh n joking around
Marcella Hershberger
November 29, 2025 | Gautier, MS | Family
Irene, I miss you.I know that's what everyone says at a time like this, but I don't know what else to say. When I say, "I miss you," I mean I miss everything about you. I miss your hearty laugh, especially when we would laugh for 10 minutes straight about something that only you and I thought was hilarious. I miss your wise words because you always knew exactly what to say when I needed your help. I miss your spontaneity. You were always the first who was willing to go on a simple midnight...
Kelsey Hann
November 29, 2025 | Scottdale, PA | Friend
She was such a good aide always kind to me will be missed at Scottdale manor was very kind to me and so many others she will be truly missed
Joann Zeckowski
November 28, 2025 | Scottsdale, PA | Friend
I met Irene when my daughter and I would go visit my mother at the manor in Scottdale. I always looked forward to seeing her. We would feed the stray cats. She was so funny. One time I pulled in she was sitting on the bench. Well I just saw the back of this person sitting there and didn't realize it was her because the person had long hair and a hat. So I walked past and heard someone say "Hey you don't recognize me with my disguise on"? I looked and said Irene?? She had a hat with a wig...
Revee Biller
November 28, 2025 | Mount Pleasant, PA | Friend
She was a very wonderful woman who enjoyed helping others
Robert Hixson
November 28, 2025 | Scottdale, PA | Friend
Irene Susan Ritenour, 69
of Scottdale passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in Independence Health System’s Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant. Irene, who was affectionately known as “Poor Irene”, was born on March 2, 1956 in Mount Pleasant, a daughter of the late Marie Mae (Koshara) Ozoroski, who passed away on September 21, 2019.
Irene was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. A dedicated caregiver to many elderly residents throughout the Scottdale area, she spent many hours tending to those in need and developed bonding relationships with their families. Irene graduated from Southmoreland High School, Class of 1975 and was an avid purchaser of PA lottery tickets!
Irene will be sadly missed by her loving family; her son, Russell S. Ritenour and his wife Brenda of Scottdale; her three grandchildren, Michelle Falla, Russell S. Ritenour Jr. and wife Kylee, and Emily Cunningham and husband Duncan; her two great grandchildren, Everly and Brycen Ritenour; her sister, Marjorie Warrick; her two brothers, Joseph Ozoroski and wife Vicki, and John Ozoroski; numerous nieces and nephews; her special friend, Sally Jamison; and her dear friends at ParMar-Marathon. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Joseph M. Ozoroski (4/24/07); her brother, Richard Ozoroski (4/12/97); her former husband, Russell Aller Ritenour; and her special friends, Robert Weisel and Peggy Workman.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 SPRING STREET, SCOTTDALE (www.fergusonfunerals.com). Family and friends will be received from 3-7 PM Monday in the funeral home chapel followed by a time of sharing facilitated by Bobby Hall. Memorial donations to benefit the family can be directed to the funeral home.
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