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Age 75, of Castle Shannon, formerly of Charleroi and Monessen. Following a 27-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 15, 2021 with her beloved husband by her side.

Born on November 17, 1945 in North Charleroi to the late Margaret and John Stofan of Monessen. She was a devoted and loving wife of 51 years and a very caring and loving mother to her two cherished children. She was a 1963 graduate of Monessen High School and a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. She is survived by her devoted husband and caregiver, Joseph S. Ritacco; mother of Kari Jo Ritacco Walker of Leesburg, VA and Joseph J. Ritacco of Pittsburgh; grandmother of Chloe Emma and Kenzie Ava Walker; sister of Elizabeth Lutz, Joan Kacik and Joseph Stofan. A special thank you for the wonderful kindness and compassion given to Christine from Bernie, Michelle and Beth of Gallagher Hospice. Also a thank you to Joy of Visiting Angels who was a special friend and companion for over two years. Contributions in Christine’s name can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation of Western PA, 575 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue PA 15202. Visitation and services were held privately. Arrangements handled by the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227.