Aaron H. Ritter

October 1, 1954 - December 30, 2017

Aaron H. Ritter, 63, of Muncy, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home. Born October 1, 1954 in Danville, he was a son of the late Harry J. and Evelyn G. (Phillips) Ritter. He and his wife, the former Julie H. Watts, would have celebrated 42 years of marriage on February 7, 2018. Aaron was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, who enjoyed working the family farm all of his life. He gave selflessly to his community, currently serving as Franklin Township Supervisor/Road Master and formerly volunteering as a wrestling coach for the Hughesville elementary and Junior/Senior high wrestling programs. Aaron was also an avid hunter, and die hard wrestling fan, who enjoyed attending auctions, watching Yankees baseball & Penn State football, showing and judging cattle, playing softball, and above all, spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, Duane A. (Katie) Ritter of Oneonta, NY, Scott W. (Beth) Ritter of Muncy, and Kevin H. (Kassie) Ritter of Muncy; three sisters, Gail (Mike) Wood, of Muncy, Ruth Ann (Eugene) Minnick of Orangeville, and Carol (Lloyd) Mordan of Muncy Valley; and six grandchildren, Ashton Ritter, Julia Ritter, Clayton Ritter, Ally Ritter, Kellie Ritter, and Kody Ritter. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 6, at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water Street, Hughesville, with Rev. Max L. Walters Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Muncy Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.