Christina Ritter

December 17, 2020 at 10:12 p.m.

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SYRACUSE – Christina Ritter, 91, of Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at her home.  

She was born on Sept. 7, 1929, in Warsaw, to Paul and Ullah Miller Spry.  She was married to Russell Ritter, who preceded her in 1977.  

She is survived by her two daughters: Donna (Dave) Beard, of Syracuse; and Kathy (Richard) Vandiepenbos, of Syracuse; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; longtime companion, Jack Alshouse, of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews.  

Along with her husband, she was also preceded by her two sons: Glen and Russell.  

Private graveside services will be held at Syracuse cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced.



SYRACUSE – Christina Ritter, 91, of Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at her home.  

She was born on Sept. 7, 1929, in Warsaw, to Paul and Ullah Miller Spry.  She was married to Russell Ritter, who preceded her in 1977.  

She is survived by her two daughters: Donna (Dave) Beard, of Syracuse; and Kathy (Richard) Vandiepenbos, of Syracuse; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; longtime companion, Jack Alshouse, of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews.  

Along with her husband, she was also preceded by her two sons: Glen and Russell.  

Private graveside services will be held at Syracuse cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced.



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