Gerald Ritsick, Jr., 56 of Plains Twp., passed away Monday morning, April 27, 2015 at his home.

Born in Plains, he was the son of Gerald J. and Bernadine (Craig) Ritsick of Plains.

Gerald was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, Class of 1976, and was employed in the family business, G. Ritsick & Sons, Plains.

Surviving in addition to his parents Gerald and Bernadine are his brothers Jeffrey Ritsick, Mark Ritsick and his wife Allison, all of Plains, and Christopher Ritsick, Bear Creek, several cousins.

According to Gerald’s wishes, funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family from the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street Plains, PA 18705.

Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA Of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.