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Rev John Henry Ricker

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Rev John Henry Ricker

Birth
Marlowe, Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA
Death
28 Oct 1938 (aged 62)
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Tuckerton, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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The Rev. John H. Ricker, 62, of Lancaster, a retired clergyman, died suddenly in his automobile near Norristown, according to word received here. Death was attributed to heart failure. The car was parked and he was alone at the time, it was understood.

Formerly a pastor for the Evangelical church, he served 25 years at charges at Hanover, McClure, New Berlin, Williamsport, Lock Haven, Hellam, Danville and Berwick. During the past year he was a director of tours.

Surviving are his widow, Minerva, of Reading, and these children: Raymond R., of Berwick; John S., and Paul C., both of Reading; Viola, wife of Harold Hickoff, Lock Haven; Florence, wife of Harry Lerch, Reading; Sarah, wife of Thomas Trapane, Berwick, and Betty Jane, of Reading.

Private funeral services are scheduled for the Fred T. Groff parlors, at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Interment in Laureldale cemetary, Reading.

(Reading Eagle/published 10/29/1938)
The Rev. John H. Ricker, 62, of Lancaster, a retired clergyman, died suddenly in his automobile near Norristown, according to word received here. Death was attributed to heart failure. The car was parked and he was alone at the time, it was understood.

Formerly a pastor for the Evangelical church, he served 25 years at charges at Hanover, McClure, New Berlin, Williamsport, Lock Haven, Hellam, Danville and Berwick. During the past year he was a director of tours.

Surviving are his widow, Minerva, of Reading, and these children: Raymond R., of Berwick; John S., and Paul C., both of Reading; Viola, wife of Harold Hickoff, Lock Haven; Florence, wife of Harry Lerch, Reading; Sarah, wife of Thomas Trapane, Berwick, and Betty Jane, of Reading.

Private funeral services are scheduled for the Fred T. Groff parlors, at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Interment in Laureldale cemetary, Reading.

(Reading Eagle/published 10/29/1938)


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  • Created by: badrenn Relative Grandchild
  • Added: May 31, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53054148/john_henry-ricker: accessed ), memorial page for Rev John Henry Ricker (1 May 1876–28 Oct 1938), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53054148, citing Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by badrenn (contributor 47247441).