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Shirley Ritzheimer Obituary
Shirley Ann Wharrie Ritzheimer, 88, of Murrysville, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022.
She was the wife of the late Robert Alan Ritzheimer; beloved mother of Kim Chase, Gina (Gary) Hartle, Scott (Julie) Ritzheimer and Susan (Michael) Kelly; grandmother of 14; great-grandmother of 20; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Grace Bellm Ritzheimer; and her brothers, Robert, Donald and William Wharrie.
Her greatest joys in life were Jesus and her family.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, in Soxman Funeral Homes, Ltd. – Roth Chapel, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills, where a service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 31.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan's Purse.
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