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Mary A. Ritter

  • April 15, 1916 - October 13, 2010
  • Belvidere, New Jersey
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“To the Ritter Family, Sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. Mrs. Ritter was an admirable example of caring community involvement. ...Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Teresa Aicher - Belvidere, NJ

“To the Ritter Family I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I have such fond memories of both of your parents. You truely have been...Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Terry Miller - East Stroudsburg, PA

“The town of Belvidere has lost a wonderful lady. A Belvidere Icon. I will always remember her in the hardware store with her black cat. May your...Read More » ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Jim & Amy Barrick - EASTON, PA

“My most sincere condolences to the Ritter family. ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Daniel Helm - Stroudsburg, PA

“Abby & Family - my deepest condolences on the loss of your mom; a very remarkable woman. Lissa Murphy (4H camp) ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Melissa Murphy - Blairstown, NJ

“To the Ritter family sincerest condolences for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Doris, Art and Judy (Stull) Carswell - NJ

“I have so many wonderful memories growing up as part of the Ritter family. I will always remember how Grandmary welcomed me and my brother with open...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Vickie Kennelly - Maricopa, AZ

“We would like to express our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother Mary Ritter. She has been a long time neighbor and friend of the O'Neil...Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Edward & Mary O'Neil - Belvidere, NJ

“To the Ritter family sincerest condolences for the loss of your mother. ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Esther Sweigert - Belvidere, NJ

“Having known you all for so long I feel like a part of the family. Mrs. R was special in so many ways. The time I spent working for her and with her...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Hank Dinger - Belvidere, NJ

“I'm very sorry for your family's loss. It is very hard to lose the ones that are loved so dearly. Take Care ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Jim Pelletier - Friend

“My thoughts and prayers go out to you in the loss of your Mother. ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Bonnie Mount/Hoover - Hernando, FL

“To the Ritter Family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time- we have all shared many memories with all of you and your parents....Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Lynn, Ted, Katherine Cole - NJ

“To the Ritter family; Our Condolences to all of you. Mary was a wonderful and helpful lady.I shall always remember her at the store doing her best...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: richard brzezinski - white twp, NJ

“Our family has such fond memories of your mother and your home during our years of growing up together in Belvidere. She was a great lady. You are...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Mary (Betsy Kellner) VanHorn - NJ

“My sincere condolences and prayers are with you all. A.J. ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: A.J. Tredway - Anderson, SC

“Your Mother was a good and generous person. She did a great deal for the town of Belvidere and the surrounding community. ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Neil Billger - Bangor, PA

“To the entire Ritter family, Our deepest condolences go out to you on your loss. I have such fond childhood memories of Mrs. Ritter both from the...Read More » ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Richard Berry - Belvidere, NJ

“Ben & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Know your friends share in your loss and express our deepest...Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: WCRD Staff - Belvidere, NJ


Mary A. Ritter, 94 of Belvidere, NJ, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Born on April 15, 1916 in Hackettstown, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Will G. and Mina Klotz Atwood. Mrs. Ritter had moved to Belvidere in 1928. She graduated from Belvidere High School as Valedictorian in 1933. The high school at that time was located at Third and Greenwich Streets. Mrs. Ritter was a 1937 graduate of New Jersey College for Women (now Douglas College), New Brunswick, NJ also as Valedictorian. She later received her teaching credentials from Montclair Teachers College. Mrs. Ritter was the president of the L.E. Ritter Lumber Company from 1983 until her retirement in 2004. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas F. Ritter whom she married on August 6, 1938. Mrs. Ritter had been a plane watcher during WWII; a member of the Red Cross, PTA, a former Cub Scout and Brownie Leader. She was a member of the Democratic Club and a Third District poll watcher. She served on the board of the Belvidere Free Public Library. She was a voracious reader of mysteries and a soft touch for dogs and especially cats. A brother, Will G. Atwood, Jr. and a sister, Cate Atwood had died earlier. Surviving are her children, Timothy and his wife Deborah, Christopher and his wife Marianne, Nicholas and his wife Georgette, Abigail, Deborah and Benjamin; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Isabel Dodd; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Atwood; brother-in-laws, James Ritter and his wife Emily, and John Cornish; and her caregiver, Jocelyne Gedee. Contributions are requested to be made in her memory to Belvidere Ambulance Corps, P.O.Box 128, Belvidere, NJ, Good Will Fire Company, 689 Water Street, Belvidere, NJ or Belvidere Free Public Library, 301 Second Street, Belvidere, NJ 07823. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Mary Ritter. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.