Andrew H. Ringer

Heaven gained a truly gentle man this week. Andy Ringer passed away at home with his wife at his side. He married Dorothy June Negley in 1949. He is survived by his three children: Barbara Ringer Cranfill (Johnny Lee) of Lakeland, Florida; Andrew Brian Ringer (Juanita Webber) of Alaska; Bruce Daniel Ringer (Kim Frehling) of Tarentum. His granddaughters Rhonda Cranfill and Angela Cranfill Myers of Florida; Paige McNamara (Jason) and Madeline Rose Ringer of Alaska. Great grandchildren include Ryan and Kayla Myers of Florida; and Landon and Carter McNamara of Alaska. He served in the Marines and retired from T.W. Phillips. He pitched softball for Center Methodist until he was in his 50s. He coached Little League and provided love as a foster parent for many babies for over 14 years. He traveled to antique shows from New England to Florida. Andy wasaa known for his gentleness and caring, loving nature and will be greatly missed.

Freinds will be received on Sunday from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., 1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights 724-224-8688, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. R. Cameron Malcolm, IV. Burial with military honor's will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com. The U.S.M.C. League Allegheny Valley Detachment 827 will hold services in the funeal home on sunday at 7:00 p.m.