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James A. Ritchey

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James A. Ritchey, 85, of Washington, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in Washington Hospital.

He was born July 22, 1936, in West Middletown, a son of the late Gailey and Ellen Irwin Ritchey.

A 1955 graduate of Trinity High School, he attended North Ten Mile Church.

Mr. Ritchey was retired from McAnallen Corporation, where he worked as a cement finisher.

An avid golfer, James loved traveling and cruising with his beloved wife, Twila.

On August 31, 1957, in Bethany, W.Va., he married the love of his life, Twila Mae Paul, who died January 20, 2016.

Surviving are a daughter, Rhonda (Scott) Weller; a sister, Mary Elizabeth (the late Roland) Taggart; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Deceased are a daughter, Brenda Reese; a son, James A. Ritchey; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild.

Friends and family are welcome from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. time of service Saturday, July 9, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington.

Burial will follow in West Middletown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205; or the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Avenue #1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

A guest book is available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.

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