Patricia Ann Yager (McGee) (Hedge) Ritchie 

THE VILLAGES, FL — Patricia Ann Yager (McGee) (Hedge) Ritchie passed away on October 3, 2024 in The Villages, Florida. She was born on September 25,1942 in Greenfield, NY, the daughter of Mildred Burton and Francis (Holly) Drew.

A proud graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1962, Pat pursued her passion for hairstyling at Royal Beauty and Barber in Schenectady, NY. She built a successful career as a talented hairdresser and stylist, beginning with a salon attached to her home in Greenfield, NY. In 1980, she relocated her business to Saratoga Springs, and after a decade, she constructed a new building on Ballston Avenue, where she combined her home and business. She continued to serve her loyal clients there until her retirement in 2005, after which she moved to The Villages, Florida. Even in retirement, Pat continued to do what she loved, working part-time at Cal’s Barber Shop.  She worked up until the day she passed.

Pat had a vibrant spirit and a love for life. She was always impeccably dressed and had a special fondness for Halloween, playing golf, and spending time with her children and family. She had a way of making every moment special, and her warmth and humor left a lasting impact on everyone she met.

She is survived by her son, Kent B. Hedge (Dorota) of Clearwater, FL; her brother, Nelson Yager (Linda), and sister, Holly Drew (Don Roy), both of Saratoga Springs, NY; seven cherished grandchildren, niece and nephew, Kristina (Richard), Brett (Sarah), Tyler (Kelsey), Sydney, Garrett, Melodie and Alek; her daughter-in-law, Susan Hedge and her former husband Thomas Hedge and her lifelong friend and “partner in crime,” Paula Carr.

Pat was preceded in death by her beloved son, Keith B. Hedge and her loving husband Robert Ritchie who recently passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY. A graveside service will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, 3035 NY-50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

A celebration of life will follow at the American Legion, 34 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com