Marcella R. Ritchie Obituary

We bid farewell to Marcella R. Ritchie of Springfield, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 30, 2024 at the age of 82. Marcella touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marcella R. Ritchie to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Moore and Mary Elizabeth Moore; her husband Donald Ray "Buddy" Ritchie; her siblings, Joseph Moore, Ronald Moore, Beverly Moore, Sharon Yates and Rebecca Brakeall; her brothers-in-law, Ray Murnahan, Carl Yates and Johnny Brooks; and her daughter-in-law Penny Cochenour.

She is survived by: her children, Mary Ritchie, Donald Ritchie, Tina Grigg (Gary) and Nina Ritchie (Ross Emrick); her grandchildren, Sherrie Thornton (Rodney) and Jeffery Mader (Heather); her children, Nicholas Ritchie (Suzie), Christopher Ritchie (Shelli), Phillip Smith (Julie), Wade Ritchie, Morgan Cain (Travis), Katelyn Brun (Jonah), Joseph Weaver, Haley Matthews (Tim) and Hunter Grigg (Kayla); her great grandchildren, Sean Thornton (Casey), Karissa Reck Nathan (Joseph), Kyndal Ritchie, Carter Ritchie, Rylee Ritchie, Addison Weaver, Mavis Weaver, Grayson Cain, Brylee Cain, Jackson Mader, Kaula Oneil, Alexis Oneil, Mila Ritchie, Emerald Matthews, Ivory Matthews, Jamie Grigg, Elliana Grigg and Everett Grigg; her great great grandchildren, Brayden Matthews, Daxton Glass, Jace Abner, Kali Keyton, Lainey Glass and Callan Abner; and her siblings, Billy Moore (Hannah), Donnie Moore (Sandy), Larry Moore (Sue), Carolyn Brooks, Joan Moore and Carol Moore.

Visitation was held on Monday, November 4th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial (838 E High St, Springfield, OH 45505). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 5th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.