Emalene C. Ritchey, 78, of Mt. Joy (formerly of Lancaster), passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry Y. and Zelvia R. Booth Chalfant. She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene J. "Rich" Ritchey, Sr.

Mrs. Ritchey worked at Kerr Glass as a bottle packer for ten years. She was a member of the UCC 1 ^st Reformed Church.

She is survived by two sons Eugene "Woody" J. Ritchey Jr. married to Theresa of Golden, Colorado; James "Bean" Ritchey married to Suzanne of Lancaster; daughters, Ann Ritchey married to Joseph Beauregard of Massachusetts; Sally married to Robert Trimball of Columbia; Lori married to Dennis Kerstetter of Millersburg; and Jody married to Tom Bucher of Mt. Joy; 13 grandchildren; 1 deceased grandchild; 3 great grandchildren; brothers, Robert married to Mary Chalfant; and David married to Marion Chalfant both of Millersville; and a sister, Helen married to the late Albert Green of Mountville. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Howard "Peck" Chalfant.

Mrs. Ritchey's Funeral Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel 3110 Lititz Pike 17543 on Monday, September 1, 2008 at 5 p.m. Friends will be received at the funeral home before the service from 4-5 p.m. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.  To send an online condolence or for more information please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com