Paul L. Ritchey
Jan. 5, 1941 – Feb. 5, 2026
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Paul L. Ritchey, 85, of Imler, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, surrounded by his wife and daughter after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Queen, son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Grasser) Ritchey.
He married Carolyn J. Albright, who passed away Nov. 6, 1986, after 10 years of marriage. He later married Joyce Diehl, with whom he recently celebrated 36 years of marriage on Feb. 3, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Alicia Dawn Ritchey; first wife, Carolyn; brothers: Kenneth, Fred and Tom Ritchey; nephews, David and Tom Ritchey; and in-laws: Gerald and William Albright, Delores DeVore and Cathy Dicken.
Paul is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughter, Paula Cherish; brother, Roy Ritchey (Cindy); sister, Rheda Sprigg (Dale); sisters-in-law: Betsy, Vivian and Liz Ritchey, Wilma Corbin (Mark), Virginia Colvin (Mick), Mona Lee Elder (Larry) and Connie Albright; brother-in-law, Elwood Diehl (Kay); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a wonderful husband and father who cherished his family and the time they got to spend together. He will be forever loved and missed.
Paul was a 1959 graduate of Greenfield-Kimmel High School and retired from PennDOT as an operator after more than 30 years of service. He attended Claysburg Bible Church.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, vegetable gardening, puzzles and hunting mushrooms.
A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hillman Cancer Center, Altoona; or Claysburg Bible Church.
Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg.
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