610-857-5551

James Edward Richey

PrintPrint
Sep 21 1935
Apr 2 2023
87 Years
Cochranville

James Edward Richey, 87, of Cochranville, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Alice Clark Richey who died in 2012. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late James E. and Helen Prange Richey.

Jim was a Cochranville area resident all his life and a 1953 graduate of the former West Fallowfield High School in Cochranville. He was engaged in dairy farming for 48 years and was also employed by W. Fallowfield Township, retiring as the Roadmaster.

He is beloved and survived by his two children; Debra M. Richey of Cochranville and Donald E. Richey, husband of Sharon (Gillespie), of Cochranville, two granddaughters, Elizabeth Rzucidlo (Matt) and Sarah Ponte (Ralph), many nieces and nephews and two special caregivers; Tara Torres and Nicole Farmer. He was preceded in death by one sister Helen Thompson.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 2:30 PM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment at the Cochranville Methodist Cemetery. Viewing and visitation from 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com  

Service Date: 
Apr 13 2023 - 2:30pm
Service Location: 
Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA 19365

Condolences

I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Submitted by Pam (Williams) ... on
Back to top

Sory to hear of Jim's passing.  He was one of the first people I met upon moving to Cochranville.   Thought s and prayers to his family

Submitted by Kathy Hutton on
Back to top

I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Jim. He was such a kind man and uncle. I’m sorry we won’t be able to make the service but your family will be in our thoughts and prayers 

Submitted by Kimberly Evans on
Back to top

I am sorry to hear about Mr. Ritchie's passing.  I missed him when he retired as the road master.  He was the best road master around!  I remember him telling me that he was told as a little boy that "whenever you do something, always do it right!"  He was right, and he did!

Submitted by Linda Campbell on
Back to top

Don, Sharon, Elizabeth and Sarah: Caitlin and I send our condolences on the passing of Jim.  He was a nice guy and I know he loved his granddaughters.  Sincerely, Jack and Caitlin 

Submitted by Jack Mariano on
Back to top

Debra,
Sorry for your loss.i hope you are doing well.

Joe Kusnersyk

Submitted by Joe K on
Back to top

Dear Jim, sorry I didn’t make your funeral but I will miss you greatly enjoyed working with you over the years and hope to see you on the other side! Norm Marsh

Submitted by Norm marsh on
Back to top