Barbara J. (Clyne) Ritt, 75, of Madison, passed away April 5, 2011. She was born March 9, 1936, in Cleveland, and had lived in Chester Township before moving to Madison. She was a member of St. Anselm Church in Chester Township for 39 years. Survivors are her husband of 53 years, William; children, William (Kim), Patricia, James (Pattie), Kate (Joe) Nook, Eileen (William) Koach; 14 grandchildren; sister, Patricia (James) Hagan; and brother, Michael Clyne. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marie Clyne; and sister, Virginia (Thomas) Liederbach. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2011, at St Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, OH 44026. (Please meet at the church.) The family suggests contributions to The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA), 8588 Potter Park Drive, Suite 500, Sarasota, FL 34328.
