Christina Ann Ritzel Obituary
We bid farewell to Christina Ann Ritzel of Leonardsville, New York, born in Utica, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 30, 2025 at the age of 50. Christina Ann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Christina Ann Ritzel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Helen A. Ritzel, William J. and Mary L. Bramer. She is survived by: her parents, Christopher Ritzel and Mary Ritzel (Bramer) of West Winfield, NY; her pets, Phoebe and Brownie; her sons, John Lanaux (Chelsea) and Cas Lanaux of Leonardsville, NY; her grandchildren, Lily, Johnna, John III and Stormy; her grandfather Gerard C. Ritzel of Clark Mills, NY; her brothers, Patrick Ritzel of Buffalo, NY, Johnathon Ritzel (Ashley) of Leonardsville, NY and Christopher Ritzel, Jr. (Alison) of Oriskany Falls, NY; and her siblings' children, Warren, Cora, Nevaeh, Alexandria, Addison, Victoria and Christopher.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Heintz Funeral Home (408 Herkimer Rd, Utica, NY 13502). A memorial service was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Heintz Funeral Service Inc. - Herkimer Road (408 Herkimer Rd, Utica, NY 13502).
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