Martin Ritchie Obituary
Martin was the loving husband of Angela (Villano) Ritchie. They celebrated their 9th Wedding Anniversary on April 16, 2025.
He was born in Bronx, NY on August 7, 1941, son of the late Walter and Mary Ellen (Kane) Ritchie.
Martin was a self-employed Military Miniaturist and enthusiastic about creating miniature models of military subjects all his life.
He served our country with dedication and courage in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division, Screaming Eagles.
Martin was a devout catholic and an active member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gilbert, PA, where he volunteered as an usher and a member of the Knight of Columbus Council 7141.
Martin was devoted to Divine Mercy and St. Faustina and dedicated to praying for souls in purgatory.
He enjoyed attending Military Miniature Conventions to sell his creations and also to purchase military miniatures.
In his younger years, Martin coached is son's soccer team for many years.
We have been blessed with the presence of Martin in our lives. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife: Angela (Villano) Ritchie of Kunkletown, PA, his son: Daniel M. Ritchie and companion Heather Frye of Lansford, PA.
He was the loving grandfather to: Alannah Ritchie, Cayson Ritchie and Declan Frye.
Martin is also survived by a sister: Madeline A. Ritchie of San Francisco, CA, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his siblings: John B. Ritchie, Isabella W. Ritchie and his twin sister: Margaret E. Ritchie.
Family and friends are welcome to offer condolence on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 6pm until 8 pm at Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA with vigil prayers at 7:30 PM.
Additional viewing will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am, Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gilbert, PA.
Martin will be laid to rest at the Gilbert Cemetery in Gilbert, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made In Loving Memory of Martin W. Ritchie to: Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, P.O. Box 38, Brodheadsville, PA. 18322.
Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA is entrusted with his arrangements.
www.gowerfuneralhome.com
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Gene Coffey
January 7, 2026
Martin & I enjoyed many times together in our younger years. Games @ Gaelic Park in the Bronx & a shared summer in Ireland in 1969. He always had a twinkle in his eye & enjoyed listening to & telling great stories. He was also an accomplished bagpiper upholding his father´s Glasgow roots. His memory will live on with all who knew him.
Madeline A. Ritchie
January 6, 2026
Brother Martin was a special brother and friend[after 80 years you leave this earthly
home. May all your loving family who have gone before you, welcome and embrace you. You always had a good story and enjoyed a good laugh; Iwill keep those in my heart and memory.
May all the Angels guide you on this new journey.
Your Loving sister Madeline
Robert J. Miklas, USN
January 3, 2026
Martin, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.
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