Harold Wendell Ritchie Sr.

Harold W. Ritchie Sr., a beloved member of the Point Blank Community, passed away at the age of 91. Harold was born to parents Wilbur Louis Ritchie and Garnet Ritchie on May 2nd, 1933 in Wintersville, Ohio. Harold maintained a fulfilling career with LTV Republic Steel, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Point Blank community for 27 years, and attended the Paul Horton Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Ritchie; parents, Wilbur and Garnet Ritchie; sons Nelson Ritchie and Earl Ritchie; daughter Wendy Myers; sister, Lois; grandsons, Andrew Rininger and Mike Spicer; daughter-in-law Patty Ritchie. He is survived by his sons, Wendell Ritchie and wife Belinda, Louis Ritchie; daughters Eloise Leath and Ellen Rininger; sister, Betty Jean; grandchildren, Matthew Myers, Barton Myers, Victoria Ritchie, Dominique Ritchie, Bridgett Ritchie, Hope Ritchie, Chris Ritchie, Chad Ritchie, Tiffany Ritchie, Harold Ritchie, Torina Hauenstien, April Ritchie; as well as many great grandchildren.

A memorial service for Harold will be held at Paul Horton Methodist Church on July 13th, 2024 at 11:00 am, with Reverend Mariann Rayne officiating.