Clair E. Ritchey

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