Judith Ann Riddle (nee Goohs), aged 81, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her daughter's residence in Delaware, OH, after a lengthy illness. Born on July 8, 1942, in Amherst, OH, she had called Wakeman home for the past 48 years, having moved from Lorain.
Judy was a proud graduate of Amherst High School and Lorain Business School. Her life was woven between raising her family and dedication to Riddle True Value Hardware in Amherst, where she worked alongside her husband, Jim, for an incredible 50 years. Her entrepreneurial spirit also flourished as she managed Treasures in the Attic, a delightful toy and doll venture within the hardware store, for over 15 years.
She was a member of Wakeman Congregational Church. Judy also served as a judge for Dolls Magazine. Beyond her professional pursuits, she cherished moments of dining out, nurturing her yard, and reveling in quality time with her family. She also enjoyed traveling yearly to national hardware and toy conventions.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Deborah (John) Deweese of Delaware, OH, Judi Ann (Andrew) Pavlovich of Delaware, OH, and Laura Riddle of Columbus, OH; her son, James T (Rochelle) Riddle III of Wakeman, OH; grandchildren, Rees, Norah, Eion, Cecelia, John Luc, Elise and Ryan,
her brothers, Richard (Karen) Goohs of SC and Ronald (Linda) Goohs of Huron, OH, and her sister, Sandra Pecora of Wakeman.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Riddle, Jr. in 2020; her parents, Albert P. and Dorothy (nee Bischoff) Goohs; her infant daughter, Diane Sue Riddle; and son-in-law, Douglas Pavlovich.
The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 Noon at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Interment will take place at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society Ohio Division Inc., 10501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106.
Expressions of sympathy and online condolences can be shared at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.
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