Rosanne Ritter, 85 years, of Allentown, was called back home by the Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Hidden Meadows, the Laurels in Sellersville. She was the widow of Martin P. Ritter, whom she was married to for 63 years until his passing last year. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Mary (Solderich) Best.

She had previously been a telephone operator for the former Bell Tel. Rosanne was then employed at the former Hess's Dept. Stores as a Dept. Manager, and was also employed by the former Almart Stores, H. Leh & Co., Bonton, Strawbridge's and Macy's, and was a clothing specialist for Polo/Ralph Lauren. Rosanne, along with her husband, Marty, were co-owners of Rose-Mar Toy Poodles, being a groomer, breeder and Judge at showings for over 16 years. She was specifically a breeder of Apricot and Black Champion Toy Poodles, including "Sunny" her favorite Apricot Toy who was recognized in the National Poodle Registry as "A Producer of Champions". Rosanne was a member and past President of the Poodle Club of the Lehigh Valley, a member of the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club, as well as a member of the William Penn Poodle Club of Philadelphia. She was a member and delegate to the Pennsylvania Dog Federation. She was an Eastern Star member of Jessie K. Berlin Chapter #492 and was a member of Cedar Church in Cetronia. She also owned "Rosanne's House of Dolls" all Antique and collectible dolls and was an active member of the Madame Alexander Doll Club of New York. Rosanne had a collection of several hundred dolls.

Survivors: children, Timothy Ritter (Andrea Hamilton) and Lynn A. Lewis (Frederick Lewis) and her children, Ashley and Jacob Lentz. She was predeceased by siblings, Leon, Larry, Jeanne, Sharlene and Sandra.

A Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 24 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St, Fogelsville. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be at St. Paul's U.C.C. Cemetery in Trexlertown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., care of the Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.