Twila Jean Stephens Ritchey, 93, of Clarion, Pa., formerly of Parker, Licking Township, passed away late Monday afternoon, May 17, 2021, at Clarion Hospital following a period of declining health.

Born Oct. 21, 1927, in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillian Stevenson Stephens.

She was married to William Ritchey, who passed away on May 18, 2012.

She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church of Parker.

Twila was employed for many years as a produce manager at the former J&M Food Center in Parker.

She was an accomplished musician, having sung and played instruments along with others, on the WISR radio station in Butler, in her earlier years.

Surviving are her daughter, Patee (Greg) Neff of Milton, Fla.; two granddaughters, DeAnna (Allen) Scheerbaum of Chicora, and CoDee Jean (Brandon) Wesley of Jay, Fla.; and four great-grandchildren, Dustin Allen Scheerbaum, Lacee Jean Scheerbaum, Colton Brandon Wesley and Paislee Jean Wesley.

In addition to her parents and husband, Twila was preceded in death by two grandsons, Traves and Preston Neff.

RITCHEY — A private family service for Twila Jean Stephens Ritchey, who died Monday, May 17, 2021, will be held Saturday at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home in Parker, with a private burial to follow at Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia.

To view or send condolences and to send flowers and sympathy cards, visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.