William Ritchey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William Ritchey, 85, of Parker, Pa. (Licking Twp), passed away Friday, May 18th, at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Petrolia on February 2, 1927, he was the son of the late Roy W. and Myrtle B. Rankin Ritchey. He was married to Twila Jean Stephens Ritchey on November 30, 1951, who survives. Bill worked at Witco Chemical for a number of years before owning and operating his own trucking company for over 50 years. He was in the United States Navy in which he served on the U.S.S. Portsmouth during WWII. He was a former member of the Parker Presbyterian Church in Parker Pa. He was member and past worshipful master of the Parker City a�" Allegheny Valley Lodge 521 F.&A.M. In addition to his wife, he is survived by One daughter: Patee (Greg) Neff of Pensacola, Fl. Two Granddaughters: DeAnna (Allen) Scheerbaum of Chicora; and CoDee' Jean (Brandon) Wesley of Pensacola, Fl. Three Great Grandchildren: PFC Dustin Allen Scheerbaum of Chicora; Lacee Jean Scheerbaum of Chicora; and Colton Brandon Wesley of Pensacola, Fl. One Brother: Ed Ritchey of Petrolia In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two Grandsons: Traves and Preston Neff Visitation will be from 10-11am on Wednesday the 23rd at the Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Fared dr., Butler. Funeral service will immediately follow at 11am with Pastor Richard Jenks officiating. Interment will take place at Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia with Veteran Honors by Parker VFW and American Legion

William Ritchey

February 2, 1927 - May 18, 2012