IN MEMORIAM: C. Edward Pritts ’84
The Rev. Clarence Edward Pritts, Class of 1984, died October 29, 2022, at The Heritage at Siemon's in Somerset, Pennsylvania, aged 76.
Born June 16, 1946 in Brooklyn Park, Maryland, he is the son of Clarence O. and Eleanor H. (Mosholder) Pritts. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Donna L. Richards. He is survived by many close and longtime friends. Following his June 1964 high school graduation in Brooklyn Park, Maryland, he attended Frostburg State College. In June 1968, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in history, from the College (now Frostburg State University). During his Senior year at Frostburg State College he was the Editor-in-Chief of the 1968 edition of the College yearbook, Nemacolin; having previously served on the yearbook staff during his Sophomore and Junior years. He was also active in the College’s History Club, Phi Alpha Theta (National Honorary History Fraternity), Spanish Club, and a member of the choral ensemble Collegium Musicum. Following his 1968 graduation from Frostburg State College, he was employed as a history teacher at Severna Park High School in Severna Park, Maryland. During his tenure on the High School faculty, he was advisor to the student staff of the School’s yearbook. He also received a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University.
After teaching at Severna Park High School for almost 10 years, he entered General and was ordained deacon at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore, Maryland on June 16, 1984. Following his ordination, he was Curate at St. John’s in West Hartford, Connecticut (1984-1988); Rector of Christ Church in West River, Maryland (1988-1995); and Rector of Grace Church in Merchantville, New Jersey (1995-2007). Following his retirement from the priesthood in November 2007, he relocated his residence to Somerset County, Pennsylvania, which is the home of his ancestors. He was a member of Saint James Episcopal Church in Bedford, Pennsylvania. He had an avid interest in antiquities and historical events, particularly the Columbia Exposition that was held at Chicago in 1892. He also enjoyed opera.
A graveside service at the family plot at Rockwood IOOF Cemetery was held Wednesday, November 9 with Father Jeffrey Bassette of St. James Episcopal Church officiating. To leave a condolence please visit www.haugerzeigler.com
There will be a memorial service at Grace Church, Merchantville, NJ on Tuesday January 17, 2023 at 2pm. Bob Fitzpatrick ‘10 is one of Pritts’ successors and would be grateful for stories, contacts information for loved ones, and your participation.
From an obituary published in The Daily American and posted online on November 05, 2022