John

Ritchey

John M. Ritchey, 84, formerly of Centerville, PA went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2022. He
is survived by his wife Mabel (Calhoun) Ritchey and their 5 children: Terry Ann (Rev. Rodney
Mason) with whom he resided for the past two years, Rev. John M. Ritchey Jr. (Cynthia), Rev.
Stephen S. Ritchey (Lori), Detective Todd M. Ritchey, Delaware State Police, Senior Master
Sergeant US Air Force (Andrea) and Tammy (Frank Moyer). He is also survived by 13
grandchildren: Amy Godfrey, Shana Thompson, Ashley VandenBreemer, Rev. Devon Ritchey,
Alexa Ritchey, Logan Ritchey, Rev. Landon Ritchey, Colin Ritchey, Mia Ritchey, Madysen and Silas
Myers, Abigail and Caitlyn Moyer and 4 great grandchildren.
He was born January 18, 1938 in Tatesville, PA to Scott and Lena (McFarland) Ritchey. He was
proceeded in death by his parents and 10 siblings. He is survived by 1 brother, Rev. James
Ritchey (Sandy) of North Carolina.
John retired as a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 307, after
38 years. He was an active and devoted member of Bedford Valley Assembly of God Church
where he served as a board member, Sunday school teacher, church bus driver and various
other capacities for nearly 60 years. He was very proud to have been part of the team that built
the current church building that was dedicated in 1974.
One of John's joys in life was singing and playing music on a regular basis in his church. He sang
at many weddings, funerals and social events. His greatest passion was serving Jesus Christ and
instilling those same values in his family. He was known for his hard work, honesty, integrity and
sense of humor.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Lighthouse Assembly of God, 105 Earland Drive, New
Holland, PA on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 7pm. Family will receive guests at 6pm. His funeral
service will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Bedford Valley Assembly of God, 5973 Bedford
Valley Road, Bedford, PA at 2pm. Family will receive guests at 1pm. In Lieu of flowers
contributions can be made in John's memory to "Lighthouse Assembly of God – Making the
Vision a Reality Fund" or "Bedford Valley Assembly of God."
Stanton Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc, Honey Brook, Pa is in charge of John's Service