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Ernest Ricketts Obituary

Ernest H. Ricketts, Sr., 66 of Clearfield, PA died on Sunday, July 28. 2024 at Penn Highlands in Clearfield, PA.

Born on March 21, 1958 in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of the late David & Ruth (Barefoot) Ricketts. He was married to Lisa A. (Gisewhite) Ricketts of Curwensville, PA.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Christian Ricketts; and a brother Dave Ricketts.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Elizabeth Clarke & her spouse, Kris of Fayetteville, NC, Angie Ricketts & her husband Matt Kunkle of Altoona, PA; Holly Moore & her husband Sedrick of Florida and Alexis Ricketts of Arizona; a son, Ernest Ricketts, Jr. & his wife Brittany of Clearfield, PA; three brothers, James Ricketts & his wife Laurie of Mahaffey, PA, Michael Ricketts & his wife Judy of Woodland, PA, and Jason Norris & his wife Heather of Georgia; and six grandchildren. Anthony, Trent, Tessa, Ryan, Joey & Callie.

There will be no visitation or funeral service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gant Daily from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2024.

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