Effie Schultz

Effie Schultz obituary

Effie Schultz

Upcoming Events

Oct

21

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Schellhaas and Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143

Oct

21

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Schellhaas and Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143

Effie Schultz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schellhaas & Sons F.H. & Cremation Svcs., Inc. - Franklin Park on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Effie Ritchea Schultz, age 98, formerly of Wexford and more recently of Zelienople, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025.

She was born a twin with her brother, James Everett Ritchea on July 23, 1927, in Parkersburg, WV. Effie was the daughter of the late O.J. and Myrtle Ritchea. She graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1945, where she was chosen to be the speaker of her class's commencement. A secretary by vocation, she worked in businesses, schools, and in churches throughout her life.

Effie was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Elmer L. Schultz. She is survived by her children, Rachel Lynn of Cranberry Township, and Jeffrey Alan (Joanne) of Wexford, and her beloved grandchildren, Justin, Blake, and Alexandra. Effie enjoyed reading and trips to the beach.

Friends will be received at Schellhaas and Sons Funeral Home, Inc. located at 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park/Wexford) on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 10:30am to 12:00pm. A service will follow immediately at 12:00pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Zelienople Area Public Library located at 227 South High Street, Zelienople, PA 16063.

Please leave all condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

21

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Schellhaas and Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143

Oct

21

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Schellhaas and Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143