Marshall Ritchie Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Marshall Ritchie (West Reading, Pennsylvania), born in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 79, on September 18, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marshall Ritchie to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marshall Arehart Ritchie and Mary Susan Ritchie (Barnhart); his wife Marie; and his grandson Kurtis. He is survived by: his close friend Natalie Guisto; his children, Valerie Whidden, Gregory Ritchie, Kim Carter (Robert) and Michelle Ritchie; his stepchildren, Karen Gamby (Ron), Cindy Dietz-Ruppert, JoAnn Bombay (Bruno) and Ken Dietz; his siblings, Arlene Camasta (Joseph), Patty Bender (Bruce) and Lloyd Ritchie (Ann); and also Karma. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.
There will be a private gathering with family due to COVID precautions.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Opportunity House, 430 N. 2nd Street, Reading, PA 19601, an organization whose mission statement is to "change lives by educating, housing, feeding and empowering people to stand on their own feet.".
