Michelle A. Ritenour age 39 of Newton Falls unexpectedly passed away in a car accident on Monday Dec. 15, 2025. She was born on Feb. 27, 1986 in Warren, OH the daughter of Michael Edward Winkler and Janice Lynn (Bailey) Molnar. Michelle lived in several places throughout her adult life, but grew up in Braceville, OH where she graduated from LaBrae High School in the Class of 2004. Michelle's greatest accomplishments in life were her two daughters, whom she loved and cherished through all of life's ups and downs. Her daughters were the source of her deepest pride and joy through every triumph and struggle as well as the laughter and tears. Some of her hobbies included arts and crafts, and coloring. She is preceded in death by her stepfather: Mark Molnar, her grandparents: Dean & Phyllis Bailey, and her grandfather: Casper Winkler.

Michelle is survived by: her parents: Michael Winkler (Amy Upperman) of Sharon, PA, Janice (Bailey) Molnar of Braceville, her daughters: Bailey Musser and Carlee Musser, her husband: George D. Ritenour, and her three stepsons: Kyle (Leslie) Ritenour, Jordan (Alexandria) Ritenour, and Caleb (Natalie) Ritenour, her siblings: Kevin (Megan O'Neil) Winkler, Michael (Ashley) Molnar, and Megan (Lee) Macaulay, her grandparents: Marlene Winkler, and Sandra Molnar as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service will be at a later date and time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view her obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com