Barbara A. Ritchie, 76, of 5634 Pigtail Road, Friendship,
passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a brief
illness.
Born on July 29, 1943, in Dover, New Jersey, she was a
daughter of Clifford and Gaynor Hughes Tillman.
On April 21, 1963, in Denville, New Jersey she married Noel Ritchie who
survives.
Barbara was a graduate of Dover High School and later
received her Associates Degree in Business also while in Dover, New Jersey.
She worked for a short period of time for Warner-Lambert in
Morris Planes, New Jersey before relocating to Friendship with her husband and
family. She then went to work for Jones
Memorial Hospital as a Unit Secretary and retired after 33 years of employment.
She enjoyed attending car shows with her husband, was an
avid book reader, enjoyed baking and was a wonderful cook. In addition to her husband she leaves behind a
son Scott Ritchie of Friendship;
a daughter, Tamara (Tim) Ritchie of Little Genesee; 3 Grandchildren. In
addition to her parents she was predeceased by a sister Gaynor DiLallo. Visitation
(With COVID-19 Restrictions and Limitations) will be on Thursday, June 25, 2020
at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street,
Cuba from 4-6 p.m. at which time a Memorial Service will be held. The Rev. Bob Schooley will officiate. Online
condolences may be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.
