Paul E. Ritchie, age 61, of New Castle, passed away the late afternoon of July 24, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born July 7, 1964, in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late Franklin and Doris (Kennedy) Ritchie, Sr.

On Feb. 12, 1993, he married his beloved wife, Kimberly (McCormick) Ritchie. She survives at home.

Paul was a 1983 graduate of Shenango High School. He attended Butler Community College. For several years he was employed by General Electric and worked as a machinist. Paul faithfully served in the Army National Guard for twenty-one years, and of those years, he spent eighteen months in active duty serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Paul enjoyed the outdoors, NCIS TV, coaching ball, and shopping with his granddaughter's. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, active in 4H, and a member of the American Legion Post 343.

He was a man of deep honor, first a soldier, always a protector, and forever a hero. As a husband, father, and grandfather, Paul gave all he had - his strength, his time, his love – and never asked for anything in return. He taught his family through quiet courage, steadfast loyalty, and unshakable pride in the life he built. Paul is the standard his family will measure love, honor, and sacrifice against.

In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters, Megan Webster of West Middlesex, PA, Michaelyn (Michael) Grist of Bessemer, PA, Morgan (Ryan) Ritchie/Dustevich of Upper St. Clair, PA, and honorary daughter, Jessica Brown of New Castle PA; one son, Dylan Richie (Johnna Zona) of New Castle, PA; a devoted brother and lunch partner, Brian Ritchie of New Castle, PA; niece, Jamie (Jason) Powell of New Castle, PA; nephew, Robert McCormick of New Castle, PA; father-in-law, Dale McCormick of New Castle, PA; and the light of his life, his two granddaughters, Rylee and Reagan Webster.

Along with is parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Joetta Keller, mother-in-law, Harriett McCormick, and one brother, Mark Ritchie.

Visitation will be held on Tues. July 29th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

A funeral service will be held on Wed. July 30th at 11:00 AM, at the funeral home, with Rev. Bob Edmundson and Todd Weinschenk officiating.

Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be offered to American Legion Post 343, by visiting www.legion.org.

Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.cunninghamfh.com.