John M. Ridinger Sr., 79, of Lititz, passed away, Monday, January 25, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Gettysburg, PA., he was the son of the late Howard and Amy (Sheads) Ridinger.

John proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. John was a Teacher and Coach at Collingswood High School for 30 years.

John is survived by a son, John Ridinger Jr. of Lititz, 2 grandsons, Jay and Ryan Ridinger both of Lititz, 2 brothers, Richard and Phillip Ridinger, and a sister, Peggy Paris.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Bill and David Ridinger and a sister, Betty.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543 at 4 p.m. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home before the service from 3 p.m.-4p.m. Private Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS  66675-8517. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com