Dana Michelle Williams, 44, of Salisbury, North Carolina and
formerly of Friendship, New York, passed away November 9, 2016 at her home
surrounded by her family.
Dana was Born on December 24, 1971 to William Ritter and
Judy Ward. Dana grew up in Friendship
and was a graduate of Friendship Central School Class and 1990 and later
attended B.O.C.E.S. Allegany County Technical School and became a LPN.
In 1999 Dana met her husband Matthew and they spent the next
17 years together. She loved her family,
especially her children, NASCAR, Flea Markets, boating, puzzles and pretty much
anything to do with life. In addition to her husband, Matthew, of Salisbury she
is survived by her children Justin Thornton, Timothy Thornton and Alyssa
Thornton; a granddaughter, Karlie Thornton; her parents; two brothers, Brett Ritter of Belfast, NY, Brad (Melony) Ritter of Harrisburg, NC; a sister,
Billi Jo Ritter of Friendship, NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends. The family is hosting an informal Celebration of Life Service at the
Friendship American Legion Post 1168 on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from Noon
until 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at the
convenience of the family. Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F.
Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba. Online expressions of
sympathy may be sent at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.
