Clair E. Ritchey
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Clair E. Ritchey, 89, of Mount Joy, formerly of Pomeroy Heights, died on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Bernice Hinson Ritchey with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Snake Spring Valley, Bedford County, he was the son of the late Clayton and Alma Irene Bollman Ritchey. Clair grew up in Bedford County and was a graduate of Smith Vocational High School. In 1944 Clair entered the US Army and served with the 185th Combat Engineer Battalion in the Italian Campaign during WWII. He was employed, for over 35 years, by Atlantic Breeders of Coatesville.
Mr. Ritchey was a member of the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church of Parkesburg. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and taking trips with his family in their motor home.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by three children; Bonnie K., wife of Albert L. Fuller, Jr. of Atglen, Wanda C., wife of Milton D. Stoltzfus of Mt. Joy and Mark E. Ritchey and wife Carol (nee Adams) of Mechanicsburg, PA, seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and four siblings; Lois Mills of Chambersburg, Willis Ritchey of Chambersburg, Marl Ritchey of Everett and James Ritchey of Waynesboro. He was preceded in death by three siblings; Ralph, Fern Elizabeth an Verl Ritchey.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 11:00 am from the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1121 Octorara Trail, Parkesburg, PA followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to the viewing at the church from 10 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.
Online condolences may be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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We are truley sadened for
We are truley sadened for your loss. We enjoyed your parents for many years. They have been a great blessing to us over the years.
Love
Joe and Stacey Szabo
Sometimes our prayers for an
Sometimes our prayers for an earthly healing are answered by a heavenly healing. This leaves us behind to go thru the loss. I made it known many times to Clair how grateful I was to him for allowing God to use him to bring Joe down to this area by offering him a job. Because of this gesture, Joe and I have been married 52 yrs. Many times this has come to mind and I asked God to bless Clair in some special way. So glad we were able to get together and enjoy each other's company. These words I share with you that our Lord will keep us in His care until it is our turn.
Dear Bernice and family. We
Dear Bernice and family.
We send our sympathy to you in the loss of your dear husband and father. We always appreciated Clair as a fellow worker and good friend. We extend our wishes for good health to you and your family.
Sincerely, Harry and Ruth Roth
Sorry for your loss
Bernice, Mark & Family
We are so sorry for your loss. It has been a great honor knowing Clair. Leisure Point will not be the same. Both Huston & I know that Clair will be with us on the boat on the bay. He will guide us to catching the "door mat" at the buoy.
Bernice, Bonnie and Larry,
Bernice, Bonnie and Larry, Wanda and Milt, Mark and Carol and family,
Sincere sympathies at the passing of your husband, father, and grandfather and great grandfather. He was a man with a smile and full of talents. His love for nature and the good earth drew him to His Creator. I am glad that I got to know you both while at UOPC. He will be dearly missed by you and those who knew and loved him. He has passed from this earthly life into his eternal home where we shall all meet once again and where Bobby has welcomed his grandpa. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. Love, Sherry Bremer
To the Richey Family, We send
To the Richey Family,
We send our sincere sympathy to the entire family. It is hard to part with someone you love, but know that the world is a better place because of his life and the people he touched.
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