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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Josephine Kritz

LORAIN - Josephine (nee: Ciriaco) Kritz, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Hope Hospice Center in Cape Coral, FL after a lengthy illness.

A lifelong resident of Lorain, Josephine was born May 23, 1937 in Lorain, OH to her loving parents, Jesse and Mary Ciriaco who preceded her in death.

Josephine graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1955B and kept lifelong friends with many girls from her class who gathered every month to play pinochle at each other's homes. She was a member of The Red Hatters Club for 12 years. She worked during the elections at voting booths for 30 years and was a presiding judge of her precinct for 10 of those years.

She married High School sweetheart, Robert F Kritz, on October 26, 1957 and they raised three children, Robert, Deborah and Jeffery.

Josephine worked as a realtor for Reith Realty, Realty One and Howard Hanna before retiring after 35 years in 2013. She was known as Josephine "Jo" Kritz and had quite a large following of customers due to her great reputation and how friendly she was.

She enjoyed cooking, traveling, spending time with her many family and friends and enjoyed all Cleveland sports. She coached girls basketball, softball and volleyball for many years at St Peters. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter Parish in Lorain.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Robert "Bob" Kritz; loving children, Robert (Mary) of North Olmsted, Deborah of Cape Coral FL and Jeffery (Linda) of Burbank CA; sisters, Anita Schueller, Joan Deluca, Eleanor Ciriaco, and Teri Ciriaco; brother, John (Judy); grandchildren, Joseph (Stephanie), and Jason (Dawn); great-grandchildren, Autumn, Aaron, Mariah, Matthew, Logan and Ava; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, (440) 244-1961 on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 8:50 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2017 at St. Peter Parish, 3655 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, Bishop John Stowe, officiating with Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor, concelebrating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH. Memorial Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Lorain County, 38440 Chester Rd, Avon, OH 44011 or to the American Heart Association, 1689 East 115th St., Cleveland, OH 44106. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

 

 

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 1:45:33 PM

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Posted By: Rick & Dolores Teaman

Terri and Ellie, Please accept our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your sister. Sisters are very special and we know you will miss Jo.

Posted on: 1/20/2017 9:53:19 AM


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Posted By: Karen Barto Flynn and David Flynn

Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Jo was a great neighbor (right across the street) and family friend when I was growing up. She also helped my family find our home when David and I moved back from Texas in 1997. She will be remembered fondly.

Posted on: 1/19/2017 8:00:57 PM


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Posted By: Linda Simoni Soeder

Teri and Ellie, My sympathy to you both. I did leave a message a minute ago and realized you may not know my married name. Let us remember the good times.

Posted on: 1/19/2017 3:46:59 AM


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Posted By: Linda Soeder

To the Kritz and Ciriaco families. Deepest sympathy to the entire family. I was grateful to know the Ciriaco family since the 50"s!! Recently, Jo helped me in the sale of my home. Fond memories will keep her close to your hearts.

Posted on: 1/19/2017 3:39:33 AM


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Posted By: Marlene M. Smith

JO YOU WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL. YOU HAVE BEEN A FRIEND OF THE TALIANO FAMILY FOR MANY YEARS.

Posted on: 1/18/2017 8:14:11 AM


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Posted By: Marlene M. Smith

JO YOU WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL. YOU HAVE BEEN A FRIEND OF THE TALIANO FAMILY FOR MANY YEARS.

Posted on: 1/18/2017 8:12:55 AM


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Posted By: Molly A Yost

Please accept my sincere sympathy of your profound loss of Jo. I knew Jo from the days at Realty One/Amherst office and I called on their office as a rep for a local title company. I just loved Jo and her warmth, her smile and her love of her family. She was very good to me when I lost my mother and I am truly sorry to hear of her passing. We lost touch over the years, but I have always held her dear to me. She was such a lady and a class act. I am so sorry for you loss, Molly Yost

Posted on: 1/18/2017 7:54:36 AM


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