Orval D. Ricketts Obituary
The passing of Orval D. Ricketts in Lancaster, Ohio occurred on July 1, 2026. Orval, born on April 9, 1929, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Orval D. Ricketts to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ora Ricketts and Mary Esther Ricketts (Hoover); his siblings, Thurman, Thelma, Lucille, Ora Jr., Lowell, Esther Mae, Oren, Lester and Rita; and his granddaughter Danielle Wolfe.
He is survived by: his wife Shirley Ricketts (McCafferty); his daughters, Sharon Drumm (Mike), Debbie Mead (Doug) and Becky Wolfe (Tim); his grandchildren, Jenni Hill, Wendy Pritsel (Chip), Michelle Hammond (Mark), Derek Wolfe (Kassie), Kristen Price (Billy), Devan Roof (Brian) and Drew Wolfe (Bret); his great grandchildren, Casey (Tyler), Stephen (Kara), Dustin, Jace (Kaitlin), Owen, Rosie (Mason), Aurora, Gage, Kolten, Ryleigh of Blenn, RJ, Lucas and Emery; and his great great grandchild Kylie. He is also survived by many extended family members and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fletcher Chapel United Methodist Church, The Oakthorpe Church or The Pickering House in Orval's memory.
