Doris Mae Ritter, 84, Ritter Signs Founder

Mrs. Ritter was born in Chambersburg, PA on July 15, 1926 to the late Homer T and Estella C Kline (nee Kendel).

Mrs. Ritter was a graduate of Chambersburg High School in Chambersburg, PA, Class of 1943. While in high school, she worked at Letterkenny Army Depot as a secretary through the school cooperative program supporting the troops during WW II.

She married the late Charles A "Pud" Ritter in 1946. They became permanent residents of Lorain in 1952. In 1960, she along with her husband, founded Ritter Signs where she worked until becoming ill.

Doris was an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Lorain. She volunteered in the kitchen for church functions.

Her greatest joys were taking care of her husband of 63 years and her children. She enjoyed dancing, reading, listening to music, and attending activities with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Ritter is survived by daughters Catherine A "Katie" (Mark) Craddock of Bartlett, TN, Carrie A Lopez of Lorain, Susan G (Richard) Eustace of Collins, Doris M (John) Ivan of Batavia, sons Charles A (Bernadine) Ritter III of Las Vegas, NV, Karl S (Patricia) Ritter of Amherst, 20 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, sister Melba B Morris of Memphis, TN, and her brother Athley K (Alva) Kline of Chambersburg, PA.

She is preceded in death by her husband Charles A "Pud" Ritter in 2009, an infant daughter Hillery M Ritter in 1951, brothers Homer T Kline Jr, and Ellis C Kline.

Friends may call Sunday, August 8, 2010 at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W 5th Street, Lorain from 4-7 pm.

Funeral Services will be in the Grace Baptist Church, 719 Root Road, Lorain, Monday, August 9, 2010 at 11:00 am with Pastor Jay Roller officiating.

Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst Township.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 43099 N. Ridge Road Elyria, OH 44035.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.