Shirley "Earnest" Ritchey's obituary , Passed away on August 13, 2026 in Everett, Pennsylvania

Shirley "Earnest" Ritchey

May 30, 1934 - August 13, 2026 (92 years old)

Everett, Pennsylvania

Shirley "Earnest" Ritchey's obituary , Passed away on August 13, 2026 in Everett, Pennsylvania

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Shirley "Earnest" Ritchey

May 30, 1934 - August 13, 2026 (92 years old)

Everett, Pennsylvania

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Shirley Ritchey Obituary

The family of Shirley Ritchey of Everett, Pennsylvania announces her passing on August 13, 2026. Shirley, born on May 30, 1934, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Ritchey to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Floyd Earnest and Evelyn Earnest (Wonders); her grandfather Harry Wonders; her siblings, Pauline Skok (Richard), Harry Irvine Earnest (Leona), Dale Earnest (Leanore), Madeline Musante (Walter), Dean Earnest (Marion), Roy Clair Earnest (Kay), Mary Jean Earnest and Wayne Earnest (Anna); and her brother-in-law Dick Weyant.

She is survived by: her husband Willard Ritchey; her son Doug Cooper (Anne); her grandchildren, Jared Murphy, Andrew Cooper and Corinne Rothleitner (Bryn); her great grandchildren, Weston and Miles; her sister Carol Weyant (Raleigh); Tom and Donna Imgrund. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Christian Church (57 Providence St, Everett, PA 15537). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

It is requested that a donation be made to The Women of First Christian Church, 57 Providence Street, Everett, PA 15537 in lieu of flowers.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Akers Funeral Home, Inc.



Fri

Oct 02

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

First Christian Church
57 Providence St, Everett, PA 15537

Fri

Oct 02

Funeral service

11:00 AM

First Christian Church
57 Providence St, Everett, PA 15537

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