Owen A. Ridenour, 85, of Wintersville, Ohio died Monday, November 16, 2009 at Trinity West. He was born June 20, 1924 in State College, PA the son of the late C.O. and Elizabeth Andrews Ridenour. He was a retired metallurgist and superintendent of inspection for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. and an Army veteran of WWII serving in Okinawa. Owen was a member of Wintersville U.M. Church and enjoyed playing the keyboard. He entertained passengers from the Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen and American Queen riverboats when they docked in Wellsburg. He also played with a dance band in the Dennison-Urichsville area. For several years, Owen bowled with the Sunday 7 Mixed League, City League & Inter-City League. Owen is survived by his wife June M. Duvall Ridenour and son Gary Ridenour of Smithfield, Ohio.Private burial was held at Fort Steuben Burial Estates. Memorials may be directed to Wintersville Volunteer Fire Dept. -or- Wintersville U.M. Church.
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09/03/2024
Esther and Fred Van Dyke
June, you are remembered in prayer... sorry to read about your husband... sounds like a wonderful person... blessings and take care...
09/03/2024
Cheryl Adams
Gary (and family) - I just read the sad news about your father and would like to let you know how sorry I am to see that has happened. Hang tough buddy. Cheryl
09/03/2024
KJ and Diana Jones
Gary, We are so sorry for the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
09/03/2024
Janet and Tim Grimes
June, We are so sorry. Owen was a very talented keyboard player and will be missed. You are in our prayers. Love, Tim and Janet
09/03/2024
Christine Lengyel
June & Gary, So sorry and sad to hear about your loss of your husband and father. Owen was a very happy and loving man. May God bless you. Your family will always be in my heart.
09/03/2024
Shawn Zarych
June and family, Sorry for your lost. I remember Mr. Ridenour when I used to work at the Herald Star as a driver back in around 1986. Always a great man to talk to.
09/03/2024
Michelle Tedreau
Mrs. Ridenour & Gary: My deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband and father. I remember you all from my very memorable times with Marge & Ron Wilson. May God give you strength and comfort and this very difficult time. God bless you.
09/03/2024
Melissa Torini
Gary, I was so sorry to here of your loss. May God be with you and your mom at this most difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prays. Melissa
09/03/2024
karen and rusty payne
June,,,,sorry to hear of Owens passing,,,our thoughts and prayers are with you,,,,Love Karen and Rusty
09/03/2024
JOE POLSHAW
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT OWEN. I HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO WORK FOR/WITH OWEN FOR 20+YEARS AND AM DEEPLY GRATEFUL FOR HIS GUIDANCE AND FRIENDSHIP DURING THAT TIME. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS. JOE POLSHAW
09/03/2024
Janie Wittmer
Dear June, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I am sorry that i just learned and couldnt pay my respects in person. Janie Wittmer
09/03/2024
roberta pinnell
Am so sorry to hear about your dad Gary and your husband June. My prays and thoughts are with the both of you.
09/03/2024
Kenneth Seiple
Jume & Gary, so sorry to hear of your loss. We will all miss Owen's smile & humor. Love & God Bless, Ken & Jo Seiple
09/03/2024
Ranea Smith
Gary (& family); Sorry to hear about your loss! He was a wonderful man! Ranea Smith Gerrero
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