Deborah Theresa Winton Ritter, age 64 years, a resident of Hambleton, WV, departed this life Tuesday evening, January 6, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of West Virginia Caring.
She was born Sunday, December 31, 1961, at Oneida, NY, a daughter of the late Ernest Chester Winton and Theresa Nancy Durant Winton. On November 15, 1985 at Oakland, MD, she was married to Michael Lynn Ritter, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter Kristin Nicole Thomas and husband Evin of Buckhannon; one sister, Diane Marie Polomski and husband Joseph of Hambleton; two grandchildren, Nolan Michael Thomas and Eden Joyce Thomas; several brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews, whom she loved very much.
Preceding her in death are one sister, Eileen Marie Moore.
She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Parsons.
Debbie was a graduate of Tucker County High School with the Class of 1980. She was a Vice President and Financial Center Manager for Citizens Bank of West Virginia. She had a storied 41-year career in banking and made a lasting impact on the lives of customers, employees, and the Tucker County community. She retired in July of 2025. She had recently been awarded the Tuckineer Award by the Tucker County Chamber of Commerce. She had previously served on the Board of Directors for the Tucker Community Foundation and the Tucker County Chamber of Commerce. She was a member of the Parsons Blueprint Community Team. Debbie was a wonderful cook and enjoyed Sunday dinners with her family. She enjoyed shopping and reading and above all loved the time she spent with her family, especially the grandchildren.
The family received friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Sunday. Final Rites were conducted at the funeral home, Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The Reverend Cecil Hines officiated and cremation followed. Inurnment will follow at Parsons City Cemetery at a later date. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, 10 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for Deborah Theresa Winton Ritter. Condolences may be expressed to the family at; www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.