Pete J Ritchey

Asleep in Christ and awaiting the first resurrection, Pete J. Ritchey, 68, of Hollidaysburg passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. He was born April 4, 1954 in Altoona, the second of four children, son of the late John P. and Sylvia M. (Wolfe) Ritchey.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Alice (Cottle) Ritchey, formerly of Everett; four children: Adam P. Ritchey of Duncansville, Joshua J. Ritchey (Kelly) of Hollidaysburg, Joy E. Leitzel (Charles) of Gordon, and Zachariah J. Ritchey of Dayton, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; step-children: Dennis Hauze (Bridgett), Michele Sones (Chris), and Jerry Conrad; and brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws: Ray Cottle, Carl Cottle (Caroline), Paul Cottle Jr. (Arlene), Marl Clark, Ruby Cottle, Beverly Sipes (Richard), Mava Cottle, Jack Cottle (Dorothy), Henry Cottle (Kathy), Donald Cottle (Vickie), and Sally Mowry (Ray).

He was preceded in death by brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws: James Cottle, William Cottle, Shirley Clark, Carla Cottle, and Martha Cottle.

Pete was a 1972 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. He retired from I.B.E.W. in 2017.

He was a member of Hollidaysburg Lodge #220 F&AM. Pete enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and serving God.

Friends will be received on Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 2 until the 4pm Memorial Service at the Hollidaysburg Masonic Hall (1008 Edgar St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648). Pastor Suzanne Detterline will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Living Church of God (PO Box 3810, Charlotte, NC 28227).

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