Jean L. Rittenour

Jean L. Rittenour, born January 9, 1936, fell asleep peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones on February 26, 2011. Mom moved to Ohio from West Virginia as a child. She enjoyed spending time with her large family, going to bingo, sewing and playing cards. Grandma was a wise, loving, and generous woman who never met a stranger. Jean retired from Giant Eagle after many years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Virginia Smith; husband, Charles; son, Charles, Jr.; brother, Raymie Smith; and grandson, Jason. Jean is survived by her children, James Burns, Kathy (Gary) Dempsey, Karen (David) Smith, Arthur "Butch", Terrill, Kenneth, and Daniel Rittenour; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice Aber, Pauline Fiume, and Nadine Kight; and many other nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 1, from 5 to 8 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where a service will be held Wednesday, March 2, at 11 am with Pastor Sherman Bailey officiating. Burial to follow at Hillside Memorial Park.