Cynthia Rizzutti

Cynthia Rizzutti, 75, of Urbana died Thursday, September 20, 2012, in the Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield, OH. She was born November 30, 1936, in Urbana, a daughter of Paul and Elizabeth (Kelley) Strapp. Cynthia was a graduate of St. Mary Catholic High School. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Western Ohio Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis Society, and St. Mary Women’s Sodality. She worked at the Dairy Queen, Dianna Shoppe and W. B. Marvin Co. She successfully lived with multiple sclerosis for 42 years and was a friend to all. Survivors include her children Chris (Margie) Rizzutti of Pasadena, MD, Mark Rizzutti of Columbus, Anne (Herb Grant) Gieser of Columbus, Joan (Mo) Mossbarger of Urbana; a very special caregiver and friend for 30 years, Sharon Eaton of Urbana; grandchildren Emma & Ethan Rizzutti, Stuart & Doug Gieser, Elizabeth & Kyle Mossbarger; sisters Catherine (Thomas) McIntire of Rockford, IL, Nancy Strapp of Cincinnati, brothers Robert M. (Kathy) Strapp of Urbana and Joseph (Myrna) Strapp of Los Angeles, CA and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Carolyn Strapp and brothers John Strapp and Tom Strapp. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 and 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 23, 2012, in the WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 642 S. Main Street, Urbana. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 24, 2012, in the St. Mary Catholic Church, 231 Washington Ave., Urbana, OH with Father Greg Konerman celebrant. Burial will follow in Oak Dale Cemetery, Urbana. Contributions may be made in Cynthia’s memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ohio Valley Chapter, 4460 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 236, Cincinnati, OH 45242, Cancer Assoc. of Champaign County, P.O. Box 38125, Urbana, OH or St. Mary Catholic Church, 231 Washington Ave, Urbana, OH 43078.