Lloyd D Ritchey
September 9, 1926 ~ April 29, 2014
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Lloyd D Ritchey, 87, of Franklin, passed away at 6:20 a.m on Tuesday, April 29th, at The Caring Place where he had resided for the past several years.Born September 9, 1926, Lloyd was the son of the late Domer R. and Frances Beers Ritchey. Lloyd married the former Shirley DeLong on October 3, 1947. He was a WWII Army Veteran, having served from November 28, 1944 until July 31, 1946. While serving in the military, Lloyd was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Occupation Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Ribbon.Lloyd worked at Joy Manufacturing for 14 years as a laborer and retired from there in 1987. He was past commander of American Legion Post #476; a life member and former officer of the V.F.W., a member of Myrtle Lodge #316, Valley of Oil City, Valley of New Castle, and Zem Zem Shrine of Erie and Tri-Wheels, and also a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge #1842. Lloyd also served as Supervisor of French Creek Township for 34 years, and served as Superintendent of Frankin Cemetery and Graham Cemetery. He enjoyed hunting and playing softball, where he pitched in the Hay Rake League for the former Re-Arm Sporting Good Team. Lloyd also enjoyed spending time with his family.Lloyd is survived by his wife, Shirley; his sister, Carol Ann Reitz of Franklin; his sister's-in-law, Connie Ritchey of Polk, Nancy Ritchey of Franklin, and Geraldine Jolley of Pleasantville; and several nieces and nephews that dearly loved him and knew him as "Unk".In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold B. Ritchey, Clair D. Ritchey, Glenn V. Ritchey, Robert L. Ritchey, and James E. Ritchey.Family and friends of Lloyd will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 3-7 PM. Funeral Services for Lloyd will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11 AM at The Caring Place Chapel with the Rev. Johnathan Bell from the Franklin Wesleyan Methodist Church officiating.In Lloyd's memory memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Loving Fund, PO Box 1055, Franklin, PA 16323 and/or Asera Care Hospice , 1600 Pennisula Drive, Suite 14, Erie, PA 16505.To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Lloyd, or “Pap” as so many of us called him, was the epitome of what a man should be. He would go without to make sure you didn’t. He loved so many people with his whole heart and had so many people who loved him. He loved my husband like he was his son and loved my children like grandchildren. I know they will miss their Pap terribly. Lloyd is at peace with God now and that gives my family peace. I pray that his wife Shirley, or “Meme”, finds the strength she needs in this difficult time. He was her soul mate. There is so much more I could say about this man, but it would take all day. I thank God for allowing him to be a part of my life the last 14 years. I love you Pap. I miss you already. Until we meet again, may you RIP. Love, Renee, Mike, Breana and Devon