Danielle Nicole Ritchie, age 40, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Danielle was born in Wilmington, daughter of Theresa (Keith) and John Ritchie. Danielle graduated in 2003 from Thomas McKean high school and then went on to Harrison Career Institute and studied to be a Medical Office Specialist. In her free time, Danielle loved reading, writing, and spending time with her family and friends. Danielle was predeceased by her mother and aunts Kathy Keith and Linda Widner.

Danielle is survived by her father, John Ritchie (Rose Davis); brothers, Christopher, James, John Ritchie Jr (Laura) and sister Stephanie Elsten (Brian); Aunt Karen and Uncle Gary Mackiewicz, Uncle Donald Widner; cousins Adam and Andy Widner and Joseph Mackiewicz and a host of nieces and nephews as well as close family friends, all of whom she loved.

Funeral services for Danielle will be held privately.