Richard J. Withelder Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard J. Withelder of Zerbe, Pennsylvania, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 3, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his son-in-law Ricky of Ficky's Ice Cream Cafe; his close friends, Eric and Frank Thompson; his parents, Ross Withelder and Alexandria Withelder (Birunas); his sister Alyce Kae Harman (Withelder); his wife Pat; his children, Erica Fickes (Ricky) and Matthew Withelder (Amy (Wasilewski) Withelder); his siblings, John and Dianne Withelder; his grandchildren, Sheldon Fickes, Payton Withelder, Brax Withelder and Crew Withelder; and his close friend Izzy. He was also cherished by his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, in-laws, friends, neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Rick's honor to the Minersville Little League Association (P.O. Box 684, Minersville, PA 17954) or St. John's Church (39 Church St., Zerbe, PA 17981).
