Jane M. "Lady Jane" Riviotta

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a lifelong resident of Dorset, Ohio.

Jane was a very spiritual woman; she loved animals, and often donated to several animal causes. Jane was an accomplished artist, and loved music.

Survivors include daughters, Deborah Riviotta, Suzy Jane “Susi” Riviotta and Sallie (Ralph) Balsiger; grandchildren, John Riviotta, Jessica Burianek, Barton “Sonny” Sawyer, Cagney Riviotta, Ellie Raye Riviotta, Katie Rose Riviotta, Gary Mills, Gregory Riviotta and Jacob Balsiger; great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Lexie Riviotta, and Giana, Cohen and Julian Riviotta; and sister, Dora Mae Laux.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Marie Riviotta.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Richmond United Methodist Church (corner of Route 7 and Footville-Richmond Road), Richmond Township. Private interment was held in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.

Memorial contributions in Jane’s name may be made to: The Gorilla Foundation, www.koko.org; any ASPCA or to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44119.