Obituaries
Anna K. (Brown) Ricketts, 74
August 24, 2021
Ann K. (Brown) Ricketts, 74, of Lancaster, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at home, after a battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Jean (Van Riette) and Everett Brown, and the beloved wife to the late Boyd “Sam” Ricketts.
Ann worked in logistics and was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Ann was a member of American Legion Post 34, Lancaster. Ann was a talented writer and enjoyed puzzles and crosswords. She also enjoyed karaoke evenings with friends. Most of all she cherished spending time with her family.
Ann is survived her son Todd; her daughter-in-law, Janna; and her beloved granddaughter, Ellie as well as several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to mention, but you know who you are and have all been true friends to the end. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at 11am, Friday, September 17th, at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A greeting will be held from 10am until the time of service. Immediately following the service a luncheon will be held at American Legion Post 34, 1388 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA, 1760. Ann’s final resting place will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, which will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 34 at the above address or the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.
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Condolences to the Family
December 30, 2021
I just found Anna Kay’s obituary and wanted the family know how sorry I am about their loss. I wanted to mention I knew Anna Kay in highschool at LHS and we were close friends. She was a big part of my teen years. Anna Kay was a wonderful friend and I have fond memories of us together gossiping about our boyfriends, other friends and teachers, etc. I will cherish these memories and wanted you to know Anna Kay was well thought of and I’m sorry we lost touch. I moved to California in the early 1970’s and lost touch with many of my highschool graduates but reconnected by Facebook. She will always be a part of me and I will cherish those memories always.
Paula (Arnold)Thomas
September 02, 2021
Todd and Family: I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. As you know, I was friends with your Dad and Mom for many, many years. What great folks they were. However, your Mom is with your Dad now and I’m sure they are very happy, as always. You have our deepest sympathy.
WAYNE SCOTT
September 01, 2021
Todd and family,
We were sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. We loved her too and she was a great lady.Now she and your Dad are together again.
Uncle Lloyd and Aunt Carolyn in OHIO
August 31, 2021
Anna Kay and I were friends all through school. I’m really sorry to hear of her passing.
Bob and Lindfa Bevridge Lancaster, Ohio
August 31, 2021
We were so sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. She was a lovely person. Hugs and prayers to the family.
Tim and Sandy Thimmes, Lancaster OH
August 29, 2021
Anna Kay Brown was a friend and a classmate of mine in Lancaster,Ohio. We spent time together and as typical young teens would often spend sleepovers and talk of clothes, boys, and gossip in general. Anna Kay was sweet and as time often does we both went separate ways after graduation. Eventually I moved to California and married and raised two daughters but I always remember Anna Kay as a beautiful girl and a wonderful friend. RIP my friend and condolances to her family.
Paula (Arnold) Thomas
