Beverly Kay Ritchie – Belle Vernon
Obituaries
November 15, 2023

Beverly Kay Ritchie – Belle Vernon

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Beverly Kay Ritchie, 64, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. Born in McKeesport on March 21, 1959, she was the daughter of Howard C. Forsythe, who survives and resides in Rostraver Township, and the late Sally L. Marciniak Forsythe. Beverly worked at T.J. Maxx retail store. She was very proud of her collection of snowmen and was well known for her baking and candy-making skills for her family and friends. She was a graduate of the BVA Class of 1977 and was active with its semi-annual gatherings. Beverly especially loved spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Ronald W. Ritchie; daughter, Colleen (Jason) Dalrymple of Virginia Beach, Va.; son, Jarrad (Kristen McBride) Ritchie of Virginia Beach, Va.; grandchildren, Kendle Dalrymple and Christopher Morse; sister, Beth Forsythe of Donora; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Per Beverly’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, https://myasthenia.org.

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