Geisel Funeral Directors

                                 OBITUARY                    April 27, 2007

                                                    Lois B. Ritchey

Lois B. Ritchey, age 87, of Bedford, PA , died at 5:30 AM , Friday, April 27th, 2007 at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home.

Lois was born in Bedford Twp., PA on October 31, 1919, she was the daughter of the late James I. and Nellie (Beegle) Ritchey. She retired from G.C. Murphy Co. in 1971, prior to that she worked at Atkins Wallpaper Store. Ms. Ritchey was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church Bedford, PA.

Lois loved to work crossword puzzles and in earlier years she enjoyed crocheting. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler, and Pittsburgh Pirate Fan.

She is survived by a Sister-In-Law- Mary Ritchey Ridgeley, WV; Niece- Evelyn wife of Robert Maiers, Ridgeley, WV; Great Nephew- Bobbie Maiers husband of Pat Maiers;a Niece-In-Law-Judy ; and Numerous Great- Nieces and Nephews, in FL. Lois was preceded in death by a brother John Ritchey.

At her request there will be no viewing or visitation; A Graveside Service will be held at at Bedford County Memorial Park at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 30th, 2007 with Rev. Thomas Eckstrand officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Rev. Richard L. Tome Fund c/oTrinity Lutheran Church, 106 W. Penn St Bedford, PA. 15522

Arrangements entrusted to the Louis Geisel Funeral Home, Bedford.