Trenton M. Ritchie
Trenton M. Ritchie
Obituary
Guest Book
Trenton Ritchie Obituary
Born in Carlisle on June 11, 2005, he was the son of Nelson L. (Nadine) Ritchie of Bethel and the late Dawn N. (Shenk) Ritchie. Trenton graduated with the Class of 2023 from Tulpehocken High School where he was involved in cross country and on the wrestling team. Trenton was working for Snyder Landscaping in Bernville and loved working with concrete and doing hardscapes. He enjoyed working out at the gym, hanging out with his family and friends, and snowmobiling. He loved life and had many dreams of owning his own business.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his sisters Dakota A. Ritchie of Greenville, NC and Shelby L. Shenk and her son Kamden of Newville; maternal grandmother Paula Hollowell of Carlisle; and his paternal grandparents John and Evelyn Ritchie of Bethel.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, April 2, 2026, at Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown. There will be a viewing beginning at 5:00 p.m. until the start of the service. Interment will be at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Boiling Springs.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Tulpehocken Wrestling Assoc., P.O. Box 171, Bethel, PA 19507.
Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Visit our funeral home directory for more local information, or see our FAQ page for help with finding obituaries and sending sympathy.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Trenton Ritchie's name
People and places connected with Trenton
How to support Trenton's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Trenton Ritchie's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
