Sylvia Diane Ritchie

Sylvia Diane Ritchie obituary, Akron, IN

Sylvia Diane Ritchie

Sylvia Ritchie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hartzler Funeral Home - Akron on Jan. 13, 2026.
Sylvia Diane Ritchie, 65, of rural Akron, Indiana passed on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Diane was born on February 3, 1960 in Chino Hills, California to Eli and Francis (Williams) Yoder. She had worked most recently for the Dollar General in Akron. She enjoyed looking after her family.

She is survived by her children Travis Dewayne Yoder of Akron, Lance Scott Musselman of Rochester, Lucas James and wife Hannah Musselman of Twelve Mile, and Douglas Wayne Ritchie Jr. of Akron; 5 Grandchildren; and siblings Eli John Yoder, Walt Williams, Angela Williams, Susan, Michael Williams, and Debbie Yoder.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents Eli Yoder and Francis Williams and grandchildren Braxton and Aurora.

No services will be held at time. The arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana.

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Hartzler Funeral Home - Akron

305 W Rochester St P.O. Box 856, Akron, IN 46910

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