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David Ritzman Obituary
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Born on June 12, 1932, in McAlisterville, Juniata County, he is a son of the late D. Carl and Marian (Adams) Ritzman.
On June 11, 1955, he married his late wife, Cornelia (Horning) Ritzman, with whom he was blessed to share over 64 years of marriage before her passing on April 24, 2020.
He is survived by his three sons, Robin A. Ritzman and his wife Valerie of Akron, OH, Mark N. Ritzman and his wife Penny of Millerstown, and James D. Ritzman and his wife Tambra of Thompsontown; six grandchildren, Kurt Ritzman and his wife Chloe, Holly Beall and her husband Mark, Christy Krahel and her husband John, Karis Ritzman, Hannah Schilthuis and her husband Michael and Elizabeth Strawser and her husband Brad; five great grandchildren, Ivy Beall, Natalie Schilthuis, Nathan Schilthuis, Hope Schilthuis, and Felicity Krahel; four siblings, Earl Ritzman and his wife Cindy of Thompsontown, Jane Cook of Port Royal, Samuel Ritzman and his wife Sharon of Mifflintown, and Susan Mitchell of Gettysburg; one sister in law, Mary Ritzman of McAlisterville; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry Ritzman, Joseph "Joe" Ritzman and Denton "Fuz" Ritzman; and two sisters-in law, Donna Ritzman and Shirley Ritzman.
Mr. Ritzman was a 1950 graduate of Fayette High School, a 1958 graduate of Bloomsburg University, and honorably served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
He was employed and retired as a Manager of Data Processing for Weis Markets, Inc. of Sunbury with over 30 years of service.
David was a member and attended Niemonds Independent Church in Richfield and enjoyed walking, socializing, and Bingo.
Closed Casketed Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 111 Westfall St., McAlisterville with Pastor Ron Berrus officiating. Interment will follow at Lost Creek Presbyterian Cemetery, McAlisterville where full military burial honors will be accorded by the Juniata County Veterans Council.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the time of the funeral services at 2:00 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Ritzman's memory can be made to North Ridge Center Personal Care, 99 North Ridge Drive, McAlisterville, PA 17049.
Online condolences and tributes can be shared with the family at www.brownfuneralhomesinc.com.
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Upcoming Events
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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Brown Funeral Homes, Inc.
111 Westfall St., McAlisterville, PA 17049
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