Mary Jane Ritter
October 5, 1938 – November 30, 2023
Mary Jane Ritter, 85, passed away November 30, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born October 5, 1938 in Canastota, NY to Giacomo and Angeline (Tornatore) Mazzoli. Mary Jane loved gardening, flowers and birds, especially Hummingbirds and Cardinals. Most of all, she loved being with her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harvey A. Ritter, and grandson Christopher Jones. Mary Jane is survived by daughter Debora Jones and husband Douglas of Chesapeake Beach, grandchildren Stephani Snyder and husband Bradley of Fredericksburg, VA and Michael Jones and fiancé Fiona Olldashi of Dunkirk, great-grandchildren Alexander and Adam, and her dear friend and cousin Nancy Sgroi.
A slideshow presentation for Mary Jane can be viewed through the following link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lz5Z-Jb2iPmf6kLNSBX2PCbRG0d0oPne/view?invite=CJav5uEP&ts=6578ccc9
Memorial contributions in Mary Jane’s name can be made to the National Audubon Society or Alzheimer’s Association at the addresses and links below.
Visitation
Services
- Private
No Services Available
Interment
Contributions
Alzheimer’s Association
National Capital Area Chapter
8180 Greensboro Drive
Suite 400
McLean, VA 22102
Link:
https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=39209&mfc_pref=T&39209.donation=form1
Condolences
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4 Dec 2023
6:59pm
MJ you will be missed by those you’ve left behind. The Rockledge neighborhood now has a hole where your bright and shining personality resided. The dogs will miss your special touch too. Fly high my friend.
City
Bowie
State
MD
4 Dec 2023
10:46pm
She was a loving cousin, mother and grandmother. She will be surely missed.
Love you Mary Jane Rest in Peace. Prayers for the family.
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
10 Dec 2023
2:57pm
Mary Jane was a great neighbor, always willing to help with the dogs, share her knowledge of plants and flowers, and ready with a smile and joke. I always looked forward to talking with her, visiting her with the dogs after walks, visiting in the backyard where she helped work with my dogs, or talking on the way home. Looking at how she loved her life, I hope to be like her – feisty and active – when I grow up. I know she’s at peace and with her loved ones but will all miss that feisty funny woman. We love you, Mary Jane.
City
Bowie
State
Maryland
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MJ you will be missed by those you’ve left behind. The Rockledge neighborhood now has a hole where your bright and shining personality resided. The dogs will miss your special touch too. Fly high my friend.
She was a loving cousin, mother and grandmother. She will be surely missed.
Love you Mary Jane Rest in Peace. Prayers for the family.
Mary Jane was a great neighbor, always willing to help with the dogs, share her knowledge of plants and flowers, and ready with a smile and joke. I always looked forward to talking with her, visiting her with the dogs after walks, visiting in the backyard where she helped work with my dogs, or talking on the way home. Looking at how she loved her life, I hope to be like her – feisty and active – when I grow up. I know she’s at peace and with her loved ones but will all miss that feisty funny woman. We love you, Mary Jane.