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 Rickers Market in Fayette City for over forty 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 Hailey, and Lizabeth David; 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.