Dora J. Aldridge

Dora J. Aldridge obituary, Wadsworth, OH

Dora J. Aldridge

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Dora Aldridge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Auble-Gillman Funeral Home - Rittman on Mar. 10, 2026.
Dora J. Aldridge, age 89, of Wadsworth, died Monday, March 2, 2026, at Altercare of Wadsworth, following a period of declining health.

Dora was born on March 22, 1936, in Rittman, Ohio, to the late William and Catherine (Wright) Mills and graduated from Rittman High School in the class of 1954.

She was the Owner and Operator of Aldridge Folders in Wadsworth for 40 years.

Dora was a member of Rittman Grace Brethren Church, Sweet Adelines Barber Shop Singing Society for almost 50 years and was the former Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce balloon festival in Wadsworth.

Surviving is her daughter, Sharon (Mike) Webb; son, William (Cathy) Bauer; grandchildren, Stephen (Jenna) Bauer, Scott (Samantha) Bauer, Eric McFadden, Kyle Wright and Devin Webb; great grandchildren, Liam, Yvie, Owen, Theia, Barrett, Alex and Chandler.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Mills; father, William F. Mills; brothers, Jerry, Jack, Bill, Bob and Don Mills.

Friends may call on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Grace Brethren Church of Rittman, 44 First Street, Rittman, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

Services will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, at Grace Brethren Church of Rittman with Pastor Robert Combs officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Grace Brethren Church.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Grace Brethren Church of Rittman

44 First Street, Rittman, OH 44270

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Apr

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Celebration of Life

11:30 a.m.

Grace Brethren Church of Rittman

44 First Street, Rittman, OH 44270

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels