Anne Marie Jones

Anne Marie Jones (nee Gentile), 93, of Anaheim, CA died Friday, December 20, 2019 at her home after a lengthy illness. ​ She was born October 17, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA and had been an Anaheim resident for the past 53 years moving from Vermilion.​ ​ Anne was an alumna of Duquesne University and worked as a Second Grade Teacher for St. Mary School, Vermilion and Dr. Jonas E. Salk Elementary School, Anaheim, CA. ​She was dedicated to helping her students, family and all children excel scholastically. ​ She had been a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion and was a member of St. Justin Martyr's Catholic Church, Anaheim, CA. Anne enjoyed gardening and was especially proud of the Orchids she grew.​ ​ She is survived by her son, Thomas Joseph Jones, Jr. of Philo, CA; daughter, Lynne Luter of Willits, CA; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Arlene Sullivan of Anaheim, CA.​ ​ She was preceded in death by her husband, Major Thomas Joseph Jones in 1955; daughter, Cynthia Anne Patricio; granddaughter, Julie Anne Kroll; and her parents, Ralph Gentile and Marie Sullivan (née Wittman).​ ​ The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 from 4-6 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH 44089. The Reverend Paul Schreiner will officiate. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.​ ​ Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.