James Edward Ritchie Sr., 66, of Aliquippa, passed away on May 3rd, 2025 in Heritage Valley Sewickley surrounded by his family.

He was born in Beaver Falls on November 16th, 1958, a son of the late Herbert L. and Millicent A. (Maley) Ritchie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Herbert Ritchie Jr., his sister, Betty Jeane Ritchie and his brother-in-law, John Quigley, Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary Ann (Drobac) Ritchie, his children: Kristie (Jimmy Owens) Ritchie, James (Brittany) Ritchie Jr., Joshua Ritchie, and Michael Ritchie; along with his former daughter in-law, Kaylene Ritchie, a brother, William Joseph Ritchie, his sisters, Donna Ritchie and Florence Quigley, six grandchildren: Michael (Ashlynn) Napolitan III, Anna Napolitan, Kylie Napolitan, James Ritchie III, William Ritchie and Jonathan Ritchie; as well as two great-grandchildren, Michael IV and Ezekiel and many nieces and nephews.

James had a career as a forklift operator and as a laborer within various industries. He was an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan and loved watching the Steelers and Penguins games. He also loved watching CNN.

A celebration of life for James conducted by the family will be held on Thursday, May 8th at the Rochester Free Methodist Church, 480 Jefferson Street, Rochester. Family and friends are welcome to come to share memories and a meal together from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a service will be held at 3:30 p.m. by Pastor Chuck Thomas.

Arrangements for James were entrusted to the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, who had the honor of providing care to him and his family.