Mary Riddle Obituary

Mary Ann Riddle, resident of The Woodlands, Texas; Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; and Erie, Pa., passed away on Saturday, January 5th, 2013 at Helen's Care Cottage, following an extended illness. She was born in Erie, March 23, 1937, daughter of the late Francis and Mary Grutkowski. Mary Ann was a graduate of St. Benedicts Academy and attended Gannon College. She worked as a chemical lab tech before beginning her family of five children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Retired Major Ronald W. Riddle on September 7th, 2005; two brothers Walter and Charles Grutkowski; sisters Frances Szymanowski, Helen Jendraziak and Ann Lukaszewski. Mary Ann is survived by two brothers, two sisters, her son Christopher Borkowski, of Erie; and four daughters: Cathy Galyen, of The Woodlands, Texas; Carol McCarthy and Caryn Espinoza, both of Dallas, Texas; and Candy Riojas, who resides in Laredo, Texas. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren: Jacob, Kally, Chelsie, Alyssa, Aulbrey, Aaron, Kylene, Emagyn, Mary, Ernesto, Abby, and Lisa and seven great grandchildren. Friends may attend a memorial service 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at St. Stanislaus Parish, 507 E 12th St. Erie, PA 16503.

Published by Erie Times-News on Jan. 13, 2013.
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Aunt Sally,
Thank you for your kind words. I know Mom really thought so much of you and Aunt Snooky. Please send me your email at the link below my name.

Candy Riojas

January 24, 2013

You visited me in my dream two days before everyone else said their goodbyes. We danced and you said it was like how you and Franny used to dance years ago. I didnt know who that was until the next day when i asked my mom and she told me it was your sister who died 35 years ago.You've shown me so much love my entire life. Thanks for stopping by on your way to heaven. And thanks for the dance I'll always remember! Rest in peace now Grandma! I love you!

Mary Riojas

January 18, 2013

To Maryann's girls,I just found this and if I would of known I would of made the Memorial Service for your Mom in Erie. I always looked forward to talking to your Mom on the phone. She would get so excited when she would hear my voice. I know the past years have been difficult ones for her and missed Ron so much. My brother loved her dearly as she did him and now they are together again. You all are in my prayers. My Love, Aunt Sally

Sally Riddle Mangel

January 16, 2013

Dear Chris, Cathy, Carol, Caren & Candy:
So very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful mom and one of my favorite aunts.

phyllis balinski

January 14, 2013

MUMMA, I want to Thank You for being my MOM,You fullfilled your duties here on earth,You taught me faith and Love,&Forgiveness...You are avery special soul,You touched alot of people in the Godley way &you made it look so easy..I really am going to miss you mumma,,I LOVE YOU FOREVER>>SEE YOU SOON MY LITTLE ANGEL>>>>>>

January 13, 2013

Grandma, We had some great times together that I will never forget! I will miss you. I'm sure you are up there with grandpa smiling down at all of us! I love you guys!

Lisa Riojas

January 11, 2013

My deepest condolsonces to all the family. Mary Anne was a special lady. She bowled in our Cream & Sugar bowling League at Hurlburt for several years.'

Helen Lee

January 10, 2013

Mom, For all the times we have gone together and with the kids to St. Mary's in Florida and St. Stan's in Erie when I was little to light candles and say the rosary. I love you and have missed you for such a long time now. I will see you in heaven when my time comes. Have fun jumping from cloud to cloud like you always told us people in heaven do.

Candice Riojas

January 9, 2013

Keeping the entire family in prayer during this sad time.

Carol Gallegos

January 9, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Gelena Mongold

January 8, 2013

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