Henry Jacob Ritenour Jr., 56, of Muse, died Monday, October 13, 1997, in his home. Mr. Ritenour was a welder, employed by the General Fabricating Co. of Carnegie. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. His wife, Grace Clark Ritenour, survives. Also surviving are five daughters, Linda Carlile of Washington, Patty Silos of New Mexico, Brenda Huber of Claysville, Gracie Africa of Canonsburg, and Darlene Carlile of Washington; three sons, Billy Africa of Canonsburg, and Jimmy Africa and Glenn Africa, both of Washington; two sisters, Margaret Kimmel of Marionville and Marcia Ritenour of Allenport; one brother, John R. Ritenour of Morgan; 23 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Deceased is one sister, Mary Young. Copyright ©1997 Observer Publishing Co. Last updated Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Henry J. Ritenour Jr.
Served in U.S. Army during Vietnam era
He was born May 10, 1941, in Hunker, a son of the late Henry J. and Madaline Cindric Ritenour Sr.