Lorraine A. (Bloom) Ritchey

Lorraine Ann Ritchey, age 63, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, February 24, 2022.  She was born in Toledo on November 26, 1958; she was one of three children to the late James Bloom and Elizabeth (Reno) Bloom.  Lorraine was a graduate of Delta High School.  She married the late Roger Ritchey Sr. and as a homemaker most of her life, she helped raise her four children, Alanna, Nicole, Keith and Roger Jr.  Lorraine had a giving heart and volunteered her time at the Open Door in Delta and Trinity Lutheran Church in Morenci; where she attended.  Lorraine also loved to bike ride and go for walks with her grand-dogs, Capi and Nikos.  She is survived by her children, Alanna (Shawn) Salisbury, Nicole (Gabriel Goens) Ballin, Keith Ritchey and Roger (Erin) Ritchey Jr.; sister, Kathy (Rodd) Dotson; brother, David (Debbie) Bloom; grandchildren, Tyler Ritchey, Nicholas Salisbury, Kiara Bingman, Reeanah Bingman, Justina Bingman, Aaron Ritchey, Gage Ritchey and Alexis Ritchey.  Friends and family will be received at Barnes Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 5825 St. Hwy 109 in Delta, on Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. A funeral service celebrating Lorraine’s life will also be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 beginning at 3:00 PM.  Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider The Open Door, 104 Monroe St., Delta, Ohio 43515 in her memory.  Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.