Dale Lee Riter, age 65 of Canton, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 4, 2020.  Dale was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on August 25, 1954 to Ernie and Mary (Williams) Riter.

Dale was a member of the Sandy Valley Church of God.  He was employed by an Excavating Company.

Dale is survived by his wife of 26 years, Velma Riter of Canton; two sons: Richard (Janet) Riter of Hattiesburg MS and James Riter of Florida; two daughters:  Missy Cutter of Oxon Hill, MD and Brandie (Gregg) Starry of Orlando, FL; two step-sons:  Jack Mayle of Minerva and Jessie Mayle of Canton; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; four brothers: Keith of Canton, Ron (Judy) of Burgettstown PA, Guy of Moundsville WV, and Dave (Judy) of Ashville NC; and two sisters: Phyllis (Tom) Cain of Imperial PA and Ruth Baranowski of Ellicott MD.

In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Patchin; and two brothers: Jay and Ernie Jr.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 1 PM at the Sandy Valley Church of God, 11281 OH-800, Magnolia, OH, with Rev. Clifford Hughes officiating.  All of the current social distancing and building occupancy rules will be observed.  Face masks will be required.