John Ricker
Uniontown
John Ricker, 71, of Uniontown, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Uniontown on February 21, 1955, to the late Raymond Ricker, Sr. and Margaret Pendlebury Ricker.
John was in the first class to graduate from Laurel Highlands High School.
He owned and operated Ricker’s Market, in Fayette City, for over 40 years.
John had a taste for adventure; a few of his expeditions were going sky-diving and scuba diving.
He was a previous exalted ruler of the former Charleroi Elks Lodge 494. He enjoyed playing golf, and was in Jefferson Golf League and several other golf leagues.
John is survived by two nieces, Christine Kishel and Jessica Semachko; great-nieces and nephews: Tyler Kishel, Zach Kishel, Amanda Kishel, Jacob Uhazie and wife, Haley, and Lizabeth David; and five great-great-nieces and nephews: Grayson, Hunter, Kinsley, Axel and Andy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond “Tiny” Ricker, Jr.; and an aunt, Catherine Pendlebury.
A memorial service will be held at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401 on Saturday, October 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. for visitation, with the funeral beginning at 4 p.m.
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encourage at www.hakyfuneralhome.com