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1918
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2016
Thelma Ritchey Obituary
She was born March 27, 1918 in Altoona a daughter of the late Amos Ross and Annie Myrtle (Tilson) Wolfe. She married Francis I. Ritchey, Jr. on June 30, 1937 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1996.
Surviving are her son in law Wesley of New Town Square, PA; a son, Rev. F. Ross Ritchey of Mechanicsburg; seven grandchildren, Matthew Robinson, Joel Robinson, Missy Rodgers, Tera Weaver, Nicole Byerly, Stephen Robinson and Beverly Adams; seventeen great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by a daughter Gloria, a daughter in law Alice, a son in law Earl Soyster and four brothers.
Mrs. Ritchey was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mechanicsburg and continued as the pianist of the Berean Sunday School Class until she was 95.
She retired from a drapery shop in Altoona, Pa. as a seamstress.
Thelma enjoyed sewing, knitting, and spending time with her family.
A Memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday May 31, 2016 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 4681 East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 with Pastor Steve Crews officiating. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be set up at Emmanuel Baptist Church in the name of Travis and Beckly Gravley, missionaries to Romania.
Interment will be made at Alto Reste Park Cemetery. www.pennlive.com/obits
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Dorothy Bowker
May 31, 2016
Dear Ross and Family of Thelma, I send my deepest sympathy in the passing of Thelma. May you be comforted by the many memories you have of her.
I knew her from our chats as I was walking by her house in Mechanicsburg. She amazed me with her very positive and upbeat spirit. I have missed our visits in the last few years.
Peace and God's Blessings. Dorothy Bowker
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Romayne & Charlie Wildes
May 7, 2016
Dear Rev F. Ross Ritchey,
This expression of sympathy is from Romayne Wildes, who went to school with Thelma and lived at 821 South Street across from your childhood home on Atlantic Ave. in Altoona. Also, I (Charlie Wildes) want to express my sympathy. I remember those good childhood experiences in East End, Altoona. I remember you graduating from Altoona High School and going to Bob Jones University. You and your family have our deepest sympathy. May God be especially close to you and comfort you as only HE can. Praise the Lord for death of HIS son on the cross and the promise of eternal life!
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