Carl E. Ritch

Carl E. Ritch, 92, passed away peacefully on 3/11/2026 at Otterbein Lake Vista.

Carl, born on July 3, 1933, was raised in Warren and was a graduate of St. Mary's School. Previously employed at Thomas Steel, he became a co-owner of J&R Glass where he retired. He was very proud of identifying the buildings of where the windows were installed.

His greatest joy was spending time with the love of his life, Edith. Married on October 18, 1969 for 51 years. They traveled the world to 30 countries exploring new places and meeting new life-long friends. An active member of St. Thomas and St. Pius X church, he enjoyed participating in fund raising events for festivals, dances and Friday fish fry. He and Edith were Clown Ministry members, visiting many nursing homes and hospitals spreading joy. Carl enjoyed creating palm decorations for St. Thomas's Palm Sunday display. He enjoyed contributing to the community. Embracing his Italian-American heritage, he served on the first organizing board of the Warren-American Heritage Festival. And served the decorations chairman for several years.

Carl had many hobbies. An avid fan of OSU and Northwestern football, he and Edith attend many football games including Northwestern games when his nephews played. They also enjoyed watching and listening to the Cleveland Guardians. As a young man, he enjoyed playing tennis and served as the President of the Warren Tennis Club. During retirement, he enjoyed creating beautiful stained-glass projects and caning chairs. More recently, he enjoyed playing bingo with fellow Otterbein residents.

Carl is survived by four generations of nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Edith (D'Altorio); parents, Joseph and Fannie Ritch; brother, Albert (Rose, Jackie); sisters, Angelina Ritch, Sister Mary Mark Ritch, and Lucy (Joseph) Patrnchak.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Carl on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 9:30 am to 10:30am at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren, 1884 North Road NE.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 11 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4453 Warren-Sharon Rd. Vienna, Ohio 44473.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Otterbein Lake Vista for the excellent care that they provided to Carl.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4453 Warren-Sharon Rd. Vienna, Ohio 44473. Or to Otterbein Lake Vista activities department, 303 N. Mecca St., Cortland, Ohio 44410.

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