Barbara A. Ritzannio

Barbara (nee: Novak) Ritzannio, age 68 of Willoughby, passed away April 2, 2019 at Lake West Medical Center. Born Feb. 9, 1951 in Painesville to Andrew J. and Margaret (Sabo) Novak, she had been a lifelong area resident. Barbara was the Deputy Recorder for Lake County for many years, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her children Edward (Belem) Poitras of Seattle, WA, Sheila Boros of Willoughby, Timothy Poitras of Mentor and Becky Lynch of Painesville; 5 grandchildren; siblings Andrew (Suzanne) Novak of Perry, Dennis (Paula) Novak of Leroy and Joseph (Patricia) Novak of Willoughby. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Margaret Hendricks and Elmer Novak. A funeral mass will be held at 10am on Friday, April 5, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Painesville with burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7pm on Thursday at the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes of Painesville 1009 Mentor Ave, Painesville. Obituary, online condolences and memorial gifts available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com .