Sandra "Sandy" Ann Ritz

Born on October 16, 1953, Sandy lived a life anchored in love, and deep devotion to those she held dear. Her passing comes only five months after the loss of her beloved husband and true love, James Ritz. The depth of their bond was known to all who knew them, and may we find comfort in imagining their reunion.

Sandy was preceded in death by her father, William Bruce Mitchell Sr., and her husband, James Ritz. She is lovingly survived by her mother, Joan Mitchell; her son, Edward Marsh and his wife Jennifer; her brothers and sisters, Bruce Mitchell Jr., Valerie A. (John Jr.) Holton, Kelly M. (Ted) Stefanov, and Michael A. Mitchell (Thomas Neuts); and her cherished grandchildren, Christian, Maddie, and Ava. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews who adored their Aunt Sandy, as well as her beloved pup, Izzy, who was never far from her side.

Sandy was a woman who truly valued connection. She had a gift for friendship and built relationships that were genuine, lasting, and full of laughter. She was the kind of friend who showed up—whether it was to celebrate life’s joys or to sit quietly beside someone during life’s hardest moments. Her humor, loyalty, and warmth made her someone people naturally gravitated toward, and those fortunate enough to call her a friend knew they had someone special in their corner.

Family was the center of Sandy’s world. She cherished every moment spent with them, whether it was holidays, simple gatherings around a table, or time spent laughing with her grandchildren. Those ordinary moments meant everything to her. She loved deeply, and she made sure the people in her life knew it.

Her grandchildren brought her immense pride and joy, and she treasured watching them grow. Time with her siblings, her son, and extended family filled her heart, and she held those memories close.

The past months were especially heavy for Sandy after losing Jim. Their relationship was built on devotion, laughter, and a partnership of over 30 years that many admired. Though her heart carried the weight of that loss, the love they shared remained constant and unbreakable.

Sandy will be remembered for her humor, her strength, her loyalty as a friend, and the immense love she had for her family. Her presence brought light to those around her, and her memory will continue to live on in the stories, laughter, and love she leaves behind.

Sandy’s life reminds us that the greatest legacy we leave is not measured in years, but in the love we give and the lives we touch. Her laughter will echo in family stories, her kindness will live on in the friendships she nurtured, and her love will forever remain in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her. She will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

Calling hours for Sandy will be held at Karlo-Libby Funeral Home on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 3:30 – 7:30 pm. A memorial service will follow starting at 7:30 pm.

For those who wish, memorial donations can be made in Sandy’s name to the American Cancer Society at https://donate.cancer.org/.