Anna Preston

Anna Lee Preston also known as Rip, 72, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2021 at her residents.

Born in Lonaconing on May 5, 1948 to the late Anna Spiker and Earl Ritchie.

She is preceded in death by her infant child, Johnny Preston; brother, John Ritchie and daughter-in-law, Crystal A. Preston.

Anna was proud of her 30 years of driving a school bus for Dick Conners. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and had a heart of gold. Rip was also very well known for sharing her peace of mind.

Surviving are her children, Lisa Wilhelm and husband Craig “Squince”, Ben Preston Jr. “Paddle” and fiancée Missy Llewellyn, James Preston; grandchildren, Autumn Dawn Ritchie, Jessica Preston, Ben Preston III, Brandon Preston, Trystan Preston; sister, Carol Hare; brothers, Wayne Ritchie and wife Kim, Ronald Ritchie and wife Kathy as well as several great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.