Helen L. “Weezie” Riddle, 81, of 110 W Sixth St, Oil City, died at 3:12 pm, Monday, March 3, 2014, at her residence.
Born December 29, 1932 in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Sneede W. and Ester G. Collingwood Mays.
Helen was a graduate of Cranberry High School.
She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She loved her church and enjoyed singing in the choir.
Helen was a Certified Teacher’s Aide, working 20 years for the Oil City School District, retiring June 9, 1984.
Helen loved her family unconditionally and it was shown by the way she cared for all. When a special occasion occurred, holidays, birthdays or family and friends coming to the house, her hospitality was overwhelming. You would always be welcomed in with coffee and banana bread. You never left the house hungry.
Helen cooked food for anyone in need. She also helped with clothing donations.
On March 10, 1951 she married Frank L. Riddle, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Frank A. Riddle and wife Becky of Franklin, David M. Riddle and girlfriend Michelle Morgan of Oil City, and Jeffrey M. Riddle of Oil City; two daughters, Julie A. Dunn of Indiana PA, and Linda S. Spicer and husband Jason of Irvine; One granddaughter, Jessica Katsikaro of Greece and two great grandchildren, Lily Kate and Gus of Greece.
Also surviving are four sisters, Doris Kahle of Oil City, Jeannie Rhines of Florida, Betty Osborn of Union City, and Sandy Shope of Franklin; and two nieces, Dorothy Fink of North Carolina and Charlotte Shaffer of PA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy M. Mays and a brother, Sneede T. Mays.
A Memorial Service will be held in Bethel United Methodist Church at 11 am Saturday.
Interment will be in Melat Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to AseraCare Hospice or Bethel United Methodist Church.