HENRY HARRISON RITCHEY

Henry Harrison Ritchey, 87, of New Enterprise, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

He was born on June 8, 1932, in New Enterprise, son of the late Delmer H. and Iva G. (Koontz) Ritchey.

On June 8, 1952, he was united in marriage to his first wife, Caroline Ulery. She preceded him in death in February 1990. On Aug. 10, 1991, he married his second wife, G. Louise (Shoenfelt) Imler.

Henry was a graduate of Replogle High School, Class of 1952, and a member of the Koontz Church of the Brethren. He served as deacon and trustee, and his great-grandfather donated the land for which the church currently sits.

Henry was a dairy farmer all of his life, retiring between 1994 and 1995. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was involved in numerous dairy farming associations.

Henry was preceded in death by his first wife, Caroline, and a brother, D. Elwood Ritchey.

Surviving are his wife G. Louise Ritchey; daughter Evelyn Hipple and husband James of Hawaii; daughter Beverley Connelly-Brown of South Carolina; stepson Donald Imler of DuBois; stepson Robert Imler of Utah; sisters Dorothy Veach, Delma Over and Velma Steele; brother Ronald Ritchey; as well as five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Due to recent COVID-19 regulations and restrictions, no public services will be held. Interment will be in Koontz Cemetery.

If so desired, memorial contributions in Henry's name can be made to the Koontz Church of the Brethren.

Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home LLC, http://www.weaversfh.com, Woodbury.