Mary Jo Ritzenthaler

Mary Jo Ritzenthaler, age 62, of Hilliard, left this world peacefully on January 5, 2014. Mary Jo was diagnosed 11 years ago with multiple myeloma, lymphoma and fought a hard and long fight. She was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer. Mary Jo spent her life helping others and putting others first. She worked for many years at Saint Brendan School as a volunteer helping teachers and students. She also worked for Saint Brendan Church in the office doing many different tasks. She spent her last days surrounded by many family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Thomas Campbell and Virginia (Boecher) Campbell. Survived by her loving husband of 39 years Paul, three daughters Stacie (Ryan) Callihan, Alissa (Brian) Reynolds and Virginia Ritzenthaler. She was the proud and loving grandmother to her five grandchildren Tyler, Chloe, Bailey, Bryce and Hayden. She is also survived by her two brothers Thomas and Michael Campbell. She will be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews and other close family members. Family will receive friends 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm Wednesday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026. A mass of Christian burial will be held 10 am Thursday at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, 4475 Dublin Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026. Mary Jo will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Brendan School Library where she spent many years working as a volunteer.