Christella Ritchey O.S.F. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Christella Ritchey O. S. F. (Columbus, Ohio), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Christella left this world on April 21, 2026 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Christella Ritchey O. S. F. to show support.

Though Christella has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George W. Ritchey and Clara C. Ritchey; and her siblings, Ralph Ritchey and Rita Kunkler.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis, Stella Niagara, N.Y. 14144 or https://www.stellaosf.org.