Claudia J. Ritter

Claudia J. Ritter, 71, of Old Plank Road in Neshannock Township, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on February 14, 1954, in New Castle, PA, the daughter of the late James and Pauline Shook. Claudia enjoyed reading, crocheting, and watching horror movies. Above all, she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by three children, Timothy J. Ritter, Melissa A. Ritter, and Cassandra L. Kelley and her husband Michael, all of New Castle, eleven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Guy Frederick Ritter.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue.