Sylvia Diane Ritchie, 65, rural Akron, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born Feb. 3, 1960, in Chino Hills, Calif.

She is survived by her children, Travis Dewayne Yoder, Akron, Lance Scott Musselman, Rochester, Lucas James and wife Hannah Musselman, Twelve Mile, and Douglas Wayne Ritchie Jr., Akron; five grandchildren; and siblings, Eli John Yoder, Walt Williams, Angela Williams, Susan, Michael Williams and Debbie Yoder.

Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is handling arrangements.