\t\t\tMargaret A. \u201cPeggy\u201d Ritter \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Margaret A. \u201cPeggy\u201d Ritter, 82, formerly of Temple, passed away Monday, October 20th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.<\/p>\n
She was born in Pottsville on May 18, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles & Dorthea (MacMinn) Hay.<\/p>\n
Peggy was a graduate of Pottsville High School, a member of the Kilties. She also graduated from Kutztown University.<\/p>\n
For 30 years, she worked as a 4th grade teacher at Exeter Township School District. Many of her former students kept in touch with her.<\/p>\n
Peggy was the widow of Paul Ritter.<\/p>\n
She is survived by her first husband, Paul Riffle, Iowa, her step-daughter, Beth Ritter-Guth, wife of David, Palmerton, grandchildren: David, & Julian, cousins including her caretaker, Carol Seiler Kalinich, wife of Alex, Minersville, and Jim, & Rick Seiler, and Merril Leibensperger, Arizona, and her dear friends, Priscilla & Larry Houp.<\/p>\n
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, October 24th at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona with Pastor Josh Ott officiating. A Viewing will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of service.<\/p>\n
Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.<\/p>\n
The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice for their excellent care, as well as Providence Place staff for their compassion, with special thanks to Debbie & Carissa.<\/p>\n
At the family\u2019s request, memorial donations in Peggy\u2019s name may be forwarded to Grace Free Church Orwigsburg, 10 Hollenbush Ln., Orwigsburg PA 17961.<\/p>\n