Linda Marie Ritchie, 71, of Aliquippa, formerly of California, passed away with her family by her side on February 6th, 2025 at Sewickley Valley Hospital.

She was born in San Francisco, California on October 10th, 1953, a daughter of the late Marie Eloise Estrada and Forest Wayne Ritchie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Espana and Eddie Joyner and her sister, Tina Joyner. She is survived by her loving husband of forty years, Kenneth Overton, three daughters, Latonia M. Avalos, Natalie M. Mack and Keneisha M. Overton, her grandchildren: Anthony, Raymond, Darrin Jr., Cheyanne, Jaya, Ashantae, Rhylee, Aliyah, and Nina; nine great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Linda was an aspiring cosmetologist as a young woman before she fulfilled her greatest joy of becoming a mother to her daughters. She immensely cherished her family and loved having a good time. She was always the life of the party.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff at Sewickley Valley Hospital who took care of Linda.

In accordance with Linda’s wishes, she will be laid to rest with her mother at the Live Oak Cemetery in Monrovia, California. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.