Vera Elizabeth Jones Lingle died Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at Ridgeview Eldercare in Curwensville.
Born Dec. 23, 1935 on Ridge Avenue in Curwensville, she was the daughter of the late George “Ray” and Vera (Way) Jones. She graduated from Curwensville High School in 1951
She married Harold McCracken in 1951 and with whom she had two children. He died in 1958. In 1960, she married Lawrence Riddle with whom she also had two children. She was married to Benson H. Lingle in 1977.
She had a passion for learning, especially through reading and traveling, passions her children and grandchildren inherited in full measure. She loved history, painting, antiques, gardening (especially landscaping) and exploring the Southwestern United States.
An as an adventurer, she took up flying and earned her private pilot’s license in 1974. An astute business woman, she worked as assistant purchasing agent for RD Goss from 1970 to 1974 and retired after more than 11 years as executive director of the Associated Builders and Contractors’ Central Pennsylvania Chapter.
Her greatest joy in life was her four children, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, whom she considered God’s most precious blessing.
She is survived by her children, Steven Riddle, Sandra Douglas, Larry Riddle Jr. and Ronda Schell; her grandchildren, Corey, Shannan, Tara, Stormy, Alysia, Jessica, Tyler, Kyle and Sean; five great-grandchildren; her sisters, Janet Goss and Jeannette Kibbe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Harold, her infant daughter, Kay and her brothers, George and Harold.
The family wishes to thank the staff and residents of Ridgeview Eldercare, where “Mom,” along with her dachshund, Lola, made her home in her later years. They are grateful for and in awe of “your love for our Mom.”
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville, with the Rev. Daniel M. Osterhout officiating.
Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
