- Date Of Birth: September 19, 1919
- Date Of Death: April 21, 2006
- State: Maryland
On Friday, April 21, 2006, Ethle Watts Ritchie of Gambrills passed away peacefully at her home. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 47 years, Ernest E. Ritchie, Jr. Ethel is survived by her beloved children, Carol Boyette, Dan Ritchie, Peggy Geoghan, Buddy Ritchie, and Linda Cannedy. She is also survived by thirteen loving grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Ethel was a guidance secretary for Arundel High School for 22 years and for Meade High School for 7 years. She was a member of the Church of God in Gambrills where she was the organist for many years. She also enjoyed crafts, reading, word search puzzles and her computer.