Richard “Ricky” E. Fritz, 54, Friedens (Coal Junction), died Oct. 19, 2012, at In-Touch Hospice House, Somerset. Born Dec. 14, 1957, in Somerset, son of Richard B. and Joan F. (Barclay) Fritz. Preceded in death by father; and infant sister Stephanie Sue. Survived by mother, with whom he resided; brother Kelly B., Lincoln Township; sisters, Cherie M., Gray, and companion Dale Bailey, Stoystown, and April J., married to Tim Mishler, Jenner Township; nephews, Jeff and Roy; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A 1975 graduate of North Star High School. He also attended Somerset Area Vo-Tech. A longtime employee of the Andy Percherke Farm. He was also a self-employed dairy farmer, school bus driver for Griffith Transportation and treated and tested water for Lloyd Environmental Services. Member of Mt. Laurel United Church of Christ, Gray, Wills Grange and the Pennsylvania State and National Grange. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell. Viewing also from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Laurel Church with the Rev. Dr. Joseph M. Beer presiding. Interment Horner-Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Donations in Ricky’s memory may be sent to Mt. Laurel UCC, 1207 Keysertown Road, Boswell, PA 15531 or In Touch Hospice House, P.O. Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501 or hospice. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.
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