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Nancy B. Riddle, 70

Nancy B. Riddle, 70, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at her residence after enduring a terminal disease for the past six years.

She was the wife of James B. Riddle, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage this past January 4th. Born in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen J. and Helen Nemeth Boligitz.

Nancy was an outstanding teacher, teaching first grade for 27 years at the Nathan Schaeffer Elementary School in Lancaster. Her students loved her and she made the classroom exciting in her use of teddy bears in her lesson plans. With her students, she would visit local nursing homes during the Christmas season to distribute teddy bears to the residents. She was a 1963 graduate of Millersville University with a BS in Education.

Nancy was an avid tennis player, enjoyed knitting, playing bridge, reading and was an antique collector. She also enjoyed traveling, especially to Cape Cod.

She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Michael J. Riddle of Lancaster, her daughter Jennifer L. married to Greg Harrington of Stevens, PA; her 3 grandchildren Brianna Hurley, Alexandra N. Harrington and Daniel J. Harrington, and her brother, Stephen Boligitz of Wind Gap, PA.

Friends will be received on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 930-11AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Nancy’s memory to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100

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Nancy was a lovely and gracious person, and I am deeply saddened by her death. She was a very warm and genuine person. Nancy and my father (Richard Boligitz) were first cousins.

Anne (Boligitz) Adams

I am so sorry for your loss, Nancy was a treasured teacher for 4 of my children.  They all loved her so much.  I looked forward with every child the teddy bear christmas ornaments, the mothers day books and every aspect of her loving guidance.  I want to express my deepest sympathies but know she is Home with our Lord where this no more pain. 

Patty Swinehart
mother of
Elizabeth Uibel
Christine Uibel
Kyle Uibel and
Kenny Swinehart

Jim,

I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your wife. I’m sure there are many good memories that will sustain you thru this sad time. Please except our sympathy.

Sherry (Ernst) and Gordy Stambaugh

I send my sincerest sympathy to the family of Nancy.  We were classmates at Millersville State College.I remember Nancy as laughing and full of life and fun.   It is so sad to lose anyone so young; but Nancy was also so special to her family, friends and students.  She will be greatly missed.

Linda Lorenzon-Kopf

Mrs Riddle was a much loved teacher; Brittany, Paige and Courtney all had her in 1st grade at Schaeffer. Each year for Mother’s Day, she had her students create a little book titled "My Mother" with special thoughts from each child about "What She Looks Like", "What She Does For Me", "What She Cooks (including a recipe from a child’s perspective on how to prepare a favorite dish) and "Why I Love Her". Each book was then covered in wrapping paper of teddy bears. 20 years later I still have all 3 of my books with a picture of each daughter at age 6 inside the cover of the book. What a wonderful legacy she left with her students and their parents. Thank You Mrs Riddle for this treasured gift!  
With Much Love
Kathryn Herr Riegen

Uncle Jim,

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you, Mike, Jenny, Greg and kids during this most difficult time.  Aunt Nancy will greatly be missed!

Hugs and prayers to all.
Lisa Terrasi Emenheiser
Red Lion, Pa

Please accept my prayers and condolences for the passing of your wife.  No matter the circumstances, a loss is still difficult.  

Bunny Helwig Ernst (class of 59)

Jim, 

Sorry to learn of your wife’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.  May she now rest in peace.    

Sincerely,
Charlie and Donna Hoke Bell
"59" classmates

Jim,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Hold fast to the wonderful memories you have of Nancy as a supporting wife, caring mother and wonderful educator. She touched many lives over the years. God bless.
Duwayne Litz
drbeachdel@aol.com
20290 Fleming Circle
Rehoboth Beach,DE 19971

Jim,

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

pberkheimer@verizon.net

It was a privilege to teach with Nancy at Schaeffer School.  She was always dedicated to her students and helpful to colleagues.  She will be greatly missed.
Roberta Njoroge

So sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing.My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time!Please tell Briannna I love her.

Carolyn Oatman

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