Mary P. (Amrhein) Ritz

March 25, 1931-August 13, 2024

Mary P. (Amrhein) Ritz, 93, of Weems, Virginia, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at her granddaughter’s home in Weems. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Michael and Lola (White) Amrhein.

Mary married Gerald P. “Jerry” Ritz on April 26, 1950, he preceded her in death on March 6, 2002. Mary was preceded in death by her 3 brothers, John, J. Merl, and Samuel; son, Tommy Ritz, and son-in-law, Mark Monge.

Mary is survived by her daughters: Rev. Kathleen Monge of Richmond, VA and Janet Mazur (William) of Fulshear, TX; six grandchildren: Christine Mazur, Jennifer Mazur-Kramb (Jason), Michelle Mazur-Armstrong (Jeremy), Patricia Monge-Meberg (Keith), Michael Monge (Keisha), and Kay Monge-Collier (Andrew); and nine great-grandchildren: Rebecca, Alexis, Nathan, Phillip, Aiden, Maddock, Allison, James, and Cassandra.

She was a 1949 graduate of Altoona High School. She was a mother and homemaker as well as active in her church and community. Mary retired as a seamstress and enjoyed sewing, quilting, and baking that included baking and decorating many wedding cakes for family and friends.

Friends will be received from 10-11 am, Monday, August 19, 2024 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, PA 16602, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 11 am in the Stevens Memorial Chapel with Pastor Eli Hess presiding. A private interment will be held at Rosehill Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 24th at 10am at Living Waters Lutheran Church, Weems, Va. with Pastor Bruce Burslie presiding.

The family is grateful to Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury home care services of Lancaster, VA, especially, Karen, Patricia, and Yvette for their loving care over the past 4 years.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or on Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.