Joshua Ritchie

Joshua J Ritchie, age 34, of Fairview, passed away at UPMC Hamot, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from injuries caused by a tragic accident.

He was born in Erie on October 28, 1982, the son of Jim and Patti Fairchild Ritchie of Fairview.

He graduated from Fairview High School in 2001 and attained Journeyman electrician in the electrician trade

Josh worked with his father in a family business  that his grandfather started, as an equipment operator for Fairchild Excavating for many years.

Josh enjoyed camping, hunting, wine making, gardening, and NASCAR. He was a member of Lake Erie Lodge 347, F.& A.M., the Fairview Township Zoning Hearing Board, Scottish Rite Valley of Erie and the Zem Zem Temple Shrine where he belonged to the Motor Corp and Camel Herders.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray Fairchild, James and Charlotte Ritchie.

In addition to his parents, Josh is survived by his wife, Anne Nies Ritchie, his son, RJ Ritchie; step children: Jacob and Danielle Yonkin; his sister, Leanne Ritchie (Justin); his grandmother, Sally Fairchild.  He is further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, in laws, and many friends.

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East in Girard on Saturday from 1-3 pm and 5pm until the time of sharing and Masonic Service at 7pm.

Burial in Fairview Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a fund set up for his son, Richard James (RJ) Ritchie in care of Marquette Savings Bank, 3801 Sterrettania Rd., Erie, PA 16506.

Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhomes.com