Suzanne Marie Ritter of Edgartown and Newark, Ohio, died Jan. 1 at her residence in Newark. She was 71. She was born April 22, 1937 to the late Ezra and Alpha Schlatter. Suzanne retired after more than 20 years of teaching at Ben Franklin Elementary.

Suzanne is survived by her two children, Jeanne (Bob) Andersen of St. Louisville, Ohio, and her son Jeff Ritter and his partner Joe Pedro both of Cleveland; sister Sally Ravas of Toledo, Ohio; and one grandchild Emily Andersen of St. Louisville; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

In addition to her parents Suzanne was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry M. Ritter and brother Donald Schlatter.

If you would like to give in memory of Suzanne donations may be made to the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 732 Hebron Road, Heath, OH 43056.