James E. Tritch, 57, of Lancaster died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital ER. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, he was the youngest son of the late Max Allen and Pauline L. Grabill Tritch. He would have been married 35 years on August 14, 2011 to Julie Byers Tritch.

Jim was a 1972 graduate of Southside High School in Fort Wayne, IN and a graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington, IN with a MBA degree. He was a Financial Consultant.

Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Daniel Tritch, Boston, Mass, Ryan Tritch, Phoenix, AZ and a brother, Ted husband of Sandy Tritch, Springfield, Missouri.

Jim was preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. Daniel Tritch and Thomas Tritch.

Jim will be remembered for his sense of humor and his warmth.

A Memorial Service will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 540 W. Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 11:00AM with the Rev. Kurt Strause officiating. Interment will follow the service. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Monday night, June 13, 2011 from 6-8:00PM at the church and on Tuesday morning at the church from 10-11:00AM. Contributions may be made in Jim's memory to Trinity English Evangelical Lutheran Church, 405 W. Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN. 46802. To send online condolences, please visit, SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100