John Ritter's obituary , Passed away on October 28, 2026 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

John Ritter

September 19, 1945 - October 28, 2026 (81 years old)

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

John Ritter's obituary , Passed away on October 28, 2026 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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John Ritter

September 19, 1945 - October 28, 2026 (81 years old)

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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John Ritter Obituary

The passing of John Ritter of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania occurred on October 28, 2026. John, born on September 19, 1945, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Ritter and Margaret Ritter (Vidumsky); his wife Grace A. Ritter; and his sister Jean Fereno. He is survived by: his children, Laurie Venable (Ray), Cynthia Ritter, Kristen VanZandt (Tygh) and John Ritter (Kim); his sisters, Margaret Vresics and Cathy Spitzig (Ned); his grandchildren, Nicole (James), Brian (Auria), John (Brittany), Evan, Logan, Mason, Roman, Tygh and Lauryn; and his great grandchildren, Josie, Jack, Cooper and Emma.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home (500 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18018). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cantelmi Funeral Home



Sat

Nov 07

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Sat

Nov 07

Memorial service

11:00 AM

Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

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