Patricia Ann Thompson 1950-2022

She was born Jan. 12, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of Paul and Agnes Delach Ritter, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1968 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and then graduated from Lewis Weinberger and Hill School of Cosmetology. For years, Patty operated her own salon, Patty’s House of Hair Fashions, in Struthers. She retired from Villa Maria, where she prepared meals and worked in the kitchen for 27 years. Patty was an avid Denver Broncos fan and enjoyed playing bingo, baking, knitting, crocheting, and attending her nieces and nephews sporting events. Patty was a strong animal advocate and a supporter of Angels for Animals.

Patty is survived by three brothers, John Ritter of Youngstown, Timothy (Kathleen) Ritter of Struthers and James Ritter of Howland; a nephew, James M. Ritter of Struthers, who was her caregiver and whom Patty looked upon as her son; her nephew and niece, Joseph and Julie Ritter, who took very special care of her during her stay at Maplecrest Nursing Home near the end of her life; nephews, Timothy Ritter, Paul Ritter and Rod Ritter; nieces, Sharon Ritter, Kara Ritter and Julie Gibson; two sisters-in-law, Wendy Ritter and Barbara Ritter; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and her three cats, Luca, Lucy and Dak.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul “Butch” Ritter Jr. and Michael Ritter; as well as a sister-in-law, Doreen Ritter.

Patty’s family would like to extend their special thanks to Michelle Clark, who provided not only home health care, but a wonderful friendship throughout the years.

A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers.

Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.

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