Ricky Steven Crites, age 53, of South Fayette Twp., PA formerly of Buckhannon, WV, died unexpectedly on April 27, 2012. He was born on March 26, 1959 in Buckhannon, WV. A son of Joyce and the late Frank Crites. Beloved husband for 21 years of Debora Milburn, loving father of R.J. (Katrina) Crites of Buckhannon, WV, Lauren Milburn Crites and Eric Milburn, both of South Fayette Twp., PA, brother of Susie (Lynn) Miller of Buckhannon, WV, brother-in-law of Dana (Dr. David Brauer) Milburn of Arlington, VA, uncle of Lindsay Weaver, Benjamin and Evan Brauer and the late Michael Weaver, son-in-law of Dr. David and DeeAnna Milburn, grandson of the late Lester and Gaytha Crites and the late James and Opal Taylor. A 1985 graduate of WVU, Ricky was currently employed as director of accounting for Equitable Resources (EQT), for 32 years. A loving father who was very involved in coaching his children’s teams through the years. Friends will be received Tuesday, 3-5 & 7-9 PM, at the Poling-st.Clair Funeral Home, Inc., 95 S. Kanawha St., Buckhannon, where a funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 AM, with Pastor Jeff Zickefoose officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Milburn Crites Children Education Fund, c/o PNC Bank, 456 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, PA 15017.
