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1942
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2021
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ELIZABETH RITZ Obituary
She was born on Sept. 30, 1942 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Jim and Margaret (Peters) Swales.
Mrs. Ritz retired as an administrative assistant for the Communication Workers of America Union, Washington, D.C., after 36 years of service. She then was employed at Immanuel's Church in Silver Springs, Md. as an administrative assistant for four years.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Curwensville and a former member of the Grampian Lions Club. She was a 1961 graduate of Curwensville Joint High School and then attended the Immanuel School of the Bible. She then graduated from Logos Christian College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical studies.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Ritz; a son, James Graham and wife Tammy of Yakima, Wash.; five grandchildren, Jacqie Peebles, Carmen Adkins, Rosa Rodriguez, Tony Rodriguez, and Kaili Lockbeam; several great grandchildren; and two sisters, Grace Davis and husband Bill of Curwensville, and Martha Tozer and husband Jack of Curwensville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her first husband, Thomas Graham, Sr; and a daughter, Jaymie Rodriguez.
In honor of Betty's wishes, there will be no services at this time.
he family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Curwensville First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 312, Curwensville, PA 16833.
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Nan Thompson Edmunds
November 25, 2021
Betty was a lovely person -- lovely to look at and lovely to know. She was kind and generous and enjoyed life to the fullest. We were friends from about 10 years old. We both enjoyed riding our bikes and our horses (!) all over the Clearfield / Curwensville area. Betty had a beautiful singing voice and we loved singing together while riding on the school bus. Don't remember our destination but do remember the singing -- a lot of the Everly Brothers.
We continued our friendship although mostly through Facebook these past years. I will miss you Betty.
Following is an excerpt from the Class of 1960 50th Reunion booklet: Betty, short for Elizabeth, is married to Tom Ritz, who is also retired. Betty said she met Tom by chance and thought be was kinda´ cute. She has 2 children (1 deceased), 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 stepchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, and 1 step-great-grandchild.
Betty was active in the Press Club, Choir, Alpha Tri-hi-Y, and Baseball while in high school. Following graduation she moved to Washington DC where she went to work for GEICO. From August 1962 until May 1998 Betty worked for the Communications Workers of America (CWA), a union, in Washington DC. She also worked for the church she attended. Betty later enrolled at and graduated from Logos Christian College. She recalled that nothing much had really changed for her after receiving her degree but she thought that her classmates would be surprised to learn that she is a Certified Lay Speaker in the Methodist Church. Betty´s first car was a 1955 Chevy Convertible-salmon in color. "It was a `hot car´!" she said.
Although Betty is well-traveled, she found the Greek Island of Patmos a beautiful place to see and experience. She counts the Greek island as one of her most interesting vacation spots. While there, she joined her oldest grandaughter on a motor scooter to sightsee around the island.
Starting into a coal mine thought to be abandoned soon turned into one of Betty´s more scary experiences. Just a short walk into the mine, she heard unidentified noises so she and her companions turned around and quickly ran back out!
Today you´ll find Betty traveling, reading, walking, going to church, singing in the choir, and doing Bible studies. She says about her life today, "Everything seems pretty cool right now." But she said that if she could re-experience one thing in her life, it would be to have made a different decision about only one thing. Betty´s all-time favorite entertainer is ELVIS ! Her favorite music includes Country, Gospel, and Blue Grass.
She adds, "Thanks for letting me be a part of this. Can´t wait to see everyone!"
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Tony Rodriguez
November 24, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person and Grandmother. We will love you and miss you always Grammy! Your only grandson, Tony
Betty Owens
November 24, 2021
This is sent with love & prayers - I knew Betty for years (graduated with her from Curwensville).
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