RICKY CRITES Obituary
RICKY STEVEN
Age 53, of South Fayette Twp., PA, formerly of Buckhannon, WV, unexpectedly on April 27, 2012. Beloved husband for 21 years of Debora Milburn; loving father of R.J. (Katrina) Crites of Buckhannon, WV, Lauren Milburn Crites and Eric Milburn, both of South Fayette; son of Joyce and the late Frank Crites; brother of Susie (Lynn) Miller; brother-in-law of Dana (Dr. David Brauer) Milburn; uncle of Lindsay Weaver, Benjamin and Evan Brauer and the late Michael Weaver. A 1985 graduate of WVU, Ricky was currently employed as director of accounting for Equitable Resources (EQT), for 32 years. A loving father, who was very involved in coaching his children's teams through the years. Friends received Thursday, 5-9 p.m., in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a service will be held Friday 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Milburn Crites Children Education Fund, c/o PNC Bank, 456 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, PA 15017. View and add condolences at:
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Jeff Brown
June 6, 2012
So sadden to hear of Rick's passing. What a class guy.
Mark & Shelle Winterhalter
May 3, 2012
Deb, Lauren, and Eric,
There are no words to express our sadness and concern for you. We are praying for you and thinking of you!
The Winterhalter Family
Usha, Neil, Scia Verma
May 2, 2012
Shocked and deeply saddenned to hear Rick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Lauren and Eric. Will always remember the great times watching the Steelers game. We will miss him so much.
Scott & Lisa Saunders
May 2, 2012
We are deeply sorry for your family's sudden loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Antoszewski Family
May 2, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the Crites family
May 1, 2012
Our sympathies go out to your family in this time of grief for you.
We will look forward to watching the kids grow in to young adults and be available for support in anyway that we can for you. Our prayers are with you.
Briner family
Kellie& Skyler Conley
May 1, 2012
Eric & Family, we are very sorry for your loss.
Melanie Parisi
April 30, 2012
There are no words to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-The Parisi Family
The Goodman/Miller Family
April 30, 2012
We are so deeply saddenned to hear of Rick's passing. It was a pleasure to get to know him as we spent lots of time together this past hockey season. He will be greatly missed.
Raymond Mikesell
April 30, 2012
Were so sorry for your loss of your husband and father. The Mikesell's
Steve Lower
April 30, 2012
Our prayers are with the family during this very difficult time.
The LGM Band Boosters
Greg-Amy Anderson
April 30, 2012
We are so very shocked and sorry for your sudden loss, Rick was a valued coach and member of the South Fayette Girls Basketball family and loved to watch Lauren play. We valued his support and advise and he will be missed. The Anderson Family
john dunn
April 30, 2012
Deb. Lauren and Eric
Very sorry to hear the news our prayers will be with you, Rick was a very good father and man, you could tell he really loved you children and enjoyed being with you
your extended family at Architectural Sign Assoc.
April 30, 2012
Our condolences to Debby, Lauren and Eric. We are here for you.
Stephanie & Douglas Brady
April 30, 2012
We are just at a total loss for words to express our sympathy for all of you during this time of loss. We just saw you @ mom & dad's in WV a few months ago. Please know that we are thinking of all of you and praying for strength to guide you though this horrible loss to your family. Love to all of you....Doug, Stephanie, Camden & Paige
Bruce & Lynn Wishon
April 30, 2012
Deb, Lauren, and Eric,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue Rzepecki
April 30, 2012
Our deepest sumpathies to Debby, Lauren and Eric. Rick was a great guy to be around and his easy going spirit made everyone love him. He will be missed.
The Kilgus Family
April 30, 2012
Deb, Lauren, and Eric,
Words can not express how truely sorry we are for your incredible loss of your beloved husband and father. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. We love you, Sincerely, The Kilgus Family
Tom Slowey
April 30, 2012
Rick was a treasured work colleague for his warm personality and his willingness to help many of us.
We surely are missing Rick, one of the brightest stars in our sky.
Gina Kormick
April 30, 2012
We were so sorry to hear about Rick. He was such a nice guy who will be missed. May our thoughts and prayers bring all of you some comfort during this time.
The Kormick Family
April 30, 2012
Debby, Lauren, and Eric we were so sorry to hear about Rick. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this time.
The South Fayette Baseball/Softball Association
Robin Bunch Bailey
April 30, 2012
My sincere sympathies and a big hug go to Debby, Lauren and Eric. I am so sorry for your loss. I know Rick was a great daddy and hubby. I Love you Deb!
Eric Wells
April 30, 2012
The Wells family offers our deepest condolences to the Crites family. Rick was a truly great man, loving husband and doting father. Our prayers go out to the family.
Melissa Crownover
April 30, 2012
Rick was always such a good guy. He always kept it real, was great to work with and will be sadly missed by so many. Sending prayers and love to hopefully bring his family some comfort in this tragedy.
Elizabeth Burg
April 30, 2012
Rick was a great person to work with. He will be sorely missed by many at EQT. His family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Patrick Chapman
April 30, 2012
My prayers for the family. What a great guy.
Brian Pietrandrea
April 30, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Crites family as well as to his friends and colleagues who will sorely miss him.
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