Loretta May Riddle

Loretta May Riddle, 87, of Greenville, Ohio passed away peacefully late Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at her home with her family at her side.
 
She was born July 12, 1926 in Versailles, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph J. and Elisabeth (Mattieu) Barton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Riddle; son David Riddle; brothers, Cletus F., Bernard J., Lester, Wilmer J. Barton; sisters, Lucille C. Catherine Dapore and Marie Francis.
 
Loretta was a devoted mother, and hard worker.  She supported her children by working multiple jobs at a time while keeping her strong Catholic faith and values in our family home.  She ran a daycare and did laundries.  She was employed at Replicap, Maidrite in Greenville, and Westinghouse in Union City, Indiana.  She was a life long member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, member of the Rosary Alter Society and the Eagles in Greenville.  As per her wishes we are keeping this short and sweet, just like her.  As she always said, Love one another and share a good Laugh.
 
She is survived by her children, Daniel (Kathleen) Riddle of Greenville, Dennis Riddle of Greenville, Rebecca (Paul Graves) of Wenatchee, Washington; grandchildren, Robert Erisman, Lisa (Travis) Nelson, Jason and Daniel Riddle, John Riddle, Mathew Riddle, Angela (Mark) Wellbanks; great grandchildren, Tyler, Allias and Kailyn Nelson, Tyler Fritz,  Evan and Luke Wellbanks; brother, Joe (Eloise) Barton of Greenville; sister, Margaret Wenning of Coldwater, OH; brother-in-law, Carl Francis.  She is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews.  Her "special" niece Janet Francis was a "third daughter".
 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville with Fr. John White celebrating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
 
The family will receive friends at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio, Monday, September 2, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m.  The family request that the memorial contributions be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church.
 
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com.


 
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