Ronald E. Ridenour, 84, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of 13 Summer Street Bradford, passed away Monday January 20, 2020 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
Born September 2, 1935 in Scottdale, he was a son of the late Ernest L. and Mildred B. (Bigley) Ridenour.
On April 5, 1958 in Greensburg, he married Ruth Ann (Snyder) Ridenour who survives.
Ron was a machine shop student and 1953 graduate of East Huntington Township High School. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1958 with his bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education with a minor in History
He was a teacher in the Bradford Area School District for 35 years. In his spare time, he worked as a salesman for Philip C. Bauschard Dodge and General Roofing Company.
Ron was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Bradford Lodge 749 F&AM, and the Bradford Jaycees.
Surviving in addition to his wife Ruth Ann of 61 years are three daughters, Constance R. (Robert) Grove, of Knoxville, Beth Ann Costello, of Honey Brook, and Kathryn S.(Kurt) Manecke, of Indiana, three sons, James A. Ridenour, of Slingerlands, NY, Charles J. (Shannon) Ridenour, of Bradford and Edward L. "Bud" Ridenour, of Austell, GA, one brother, Robert D. Ridenour, of Oklahoma City OK, nine grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Kaitlyn L. Ridenour and three brothers.
At the request of Ronald there will be no viewing or funeral service. A private graveside service will be held at Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com