Rev. James W. Ricketts

REV. JAMES W. RICKETTS, age 84, of Dellroy, left this earth to be with his Savior Monday morning, surrounded by his loving family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 41 years, Janet L. Ricketts, until she passed away in 2002 and his loving wife Jane E. Ricketts for 20 years until she passed away this year.  He graduated from Parma High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from West Liberty State College in West Virginia.  In addition, he was a graduate of Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois and Crystal Springs School of Ministry.  He was involved as a Boy Scout leader in Brook Park with his boys in his early years and worked at Foseco for 22 years.  He then went on to be a Pastor for the United Methodist Church East Ohio Conference for almost 40 years, in various places.  He was presently the acting Pastor of Leavittsville Community Church in Bowerstown, Ohio.  James is survived by his four children, David Ricketts (Michelle) of Concord, Karl Ricketts of Deltona, Florida, Judy Dunn (Jeff) of Florissant, Colorado, Susan Gulachek (Doug) of Medina; step-children Kenneth McNutt (Lela) of Cadiz, Mark McNutt of Mineral City, Mari Haefka (Randy) of Costa Rica and Beth Ann Schaar (Mike) of Canton; 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and 13 step great-grandchildren; brother John Ricketts (Barbara) and numerous nieces and nephews. Service at the funeral home Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10 a.m. Interment Lutheran Cemetery.  Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SATURDAY 9 – 10 A.M.