OBIT: Ephraim Gelwix RITTER, 1912, Penn Township, York County, PA

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Ephraim G. Ritter

Ephraim Gelwix Ritter, Esq., a prominent citizen of Penn township, died at the 
home of his daughter, Mrs. John H. Krentler, ??? Becker Mill road, Friday, July 
5, at 7:50 p.m.

Mr. Ritter’s death came very suddenly, after eating a hearty supper.  Although 
suffering from a complication of diseases for a number of years, the immediate 
cause of his death was apoplexy.  His age was 73 years, 6 months and 8 days. 

Deceased filled the office of Justice of the Peace of Penn township for a number 
of years, and was elected to different township offices.  He was a Democrat of 
the old school, and known for his strict integrity, and was highly esteemed by 
all who knew him.  He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Ritter, and was born 
near Rossville, York county.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John H. Krentler, with whom he lived since 
the death of his wife, which occurred March 11th, 1909.  He is also survived by 
one step-daughter, Mrs. John Brown, of Abilene, Kansas; a brother, John L. 
Ritter, of Chapman, Nebraska, and a sister, Mrs. Matilda Bentzel, of Dillsburg; 
also, by two grandchildren.

Funeral Tuesday, July 9, services at his late home, at 7:30 a.m., Rev. M. J. 
Roth, of Trinity Reformed church, officiating.  Interment in Mt. Olivet 
cemetery.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, July 13, 1912