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Richard Ritter Obituary
Richard E. Ritter Jr., 59 years of age formerly of Tamaqua, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, June 14, 1965 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Richard E. Ritter Sr., and Marion M. (Collins) Ritter. Richard was also predeceased by; wife, Sharon (Murphy) Ritter.
Surviving are sons, Richard E. Ritter, III and his wife Sonja, Shawn Miller; daughter, Christine Ritter; brother, Daniel Ritter and his wife Lynn; sister, Marion Cipko wife of David; grandchildren, Richard IV, Zella, Damian, Colton, and Jacklyn.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252
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