Anthony Charles “Tony” and Patricia Ann “Patty” (Martin) Rich, of Wheeling, WV, both passed away, Friday, February 25, 2022 and Saturday, February 26, 2022 respectively at Wheeling Hospital – WVU.
Tony was born October 27, 1963, a son of the late Joseph and Patricia (DeBolt) Rich Sr. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Tony was great with his hands and an exceptional carpenter. Above everything, Tony was a devoted grandfather, always doting on his grandchildren.
Patty was born on March 3, 1953, a daughter of the late Edwin and Jo-Ann (Lambert) Martin. She worked as a Claims Specialist with Blue Cross Blue Shields for over 25 years. One of Patty’s greatest joys in life was giving back, especially to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, where she faithfully gave for more than 20 years.
In addition to their parents’, they are preceded in death by a sister, Lorri Ann (Rich) Jendrusik and a brother, Edwin Martin Jr.
They are survived by their daughter, Kristina Burkhart; two grandchildren, Brandon and Bethany Burkhart; siblings, Joseph (Sharon) Rich Jr., Robert (Kathy) Rich, Holly (Tad) Tsetsakis, Daniel Martin and Pamela Lewis and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends will be received Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 12-2 & 4-6 pm, at Altmeyer Funeral Homes, Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Ave., where funeral services will be held Monday, March 7, at 11 am. Interment and military honors will be held at Riverview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital by clicking here.
Condolences may be offered to the family at carechapel.com.
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