James A. Ritchie Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on November 19, 2025, at the age of 78, James A. Ritchie of Laurel, Delaware passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James A. Ritchie to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George C. Ritchie and Doris R. Downes; and his wife Bebeth Ritchie. He is survived by: his children, Kevin B. Ritchie (Tara) and Kaitlynn N. Ritchie (Maik); and his grandchildren, Cameron Spence, Hannah Ritchie, Kassie Carey and Maddie Carey. He is also survived by great grandchildren.
Those wishing to remember him in a special way may make a donation in his honor to the SPCA or a local wildlife rehabber, celebrating his enduring love for wildlife and animals.
