Barbara Jean Ritz
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Barbara Jean (Bennett) Ritz, 72, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the Hagerstown Health Care Center. Born Saturday, February 11, 1950 in Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of the late Howard A. Bennett Jr. and the late Rose Marie (Wilt) Bennett. She was a graduate of Bruce High School, class of 1968. Then she went on to work in the health care industry at the Washington County Hospital. Jeanie loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed scrap booking, gardening, cooking, baking, entertaining, and traveling. She had a heart of gold and was a friend to everyone she met. Jeanie was loved by many. She is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Ritz; son, Matthew Lee Ritz and wife Kristin; granddaughter, Brooklynn L. Ritz; two brothers, Gary A. Bennett and wife Ellen, Todd E. Bennett and wife Thelma; two sisters, Lisa M. Bennett-Foster and fianc?e Kelly Wills, Lori L. Bennett; nephews, Todd, Jr., Chris, Travis, and Daniel; nieces, Kristi, Alyssa and Lexi; several great nieces and nephews; and the many co-workers from the Washington County Hospital. The family would like to express their gratitude to all of Jeanie's caregivers, doctors and nurses. A special thank you to Melanie Gozora. Services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 11:00 am, at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North Hagerstown, MD. Family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, July 8, 2022, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Interment will be at 2:00 pm at the Potomac Memorial Gardens, 597 Cemetery Rd, Keyser, WV 26726. Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfiery.com