Thelma Ridenbaugh, 93, a lifetime resident of Windham, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019. She was born November 5, 1925, in Windham, Ohio to Claude and Belle (Miller) Beachler.
In her younger years, Thelma built race car engines, a skill she learned from her father. She loved all things crafty, sewing, crocheting making quilts and afghans. She enjoyed playing bingo and working word search puzzles. Her biggest enjoyment came from time she spent with her family.
Thelma will be deeply missed by her loving children, Richard (Frances) Ridenbaugh, Thomas, Donald (Kimmy) Ridenbaugh, Pat (Roger) Collins, Sandy (Chuck) Knight and Tammy (Matt) Lovejoy; daughter-in-law Beckie Ridenbaugh; grandchildren, Duke, Jimie, Jessie, Mickey, Billy, Eddy, Kerrie, Dickie, Shannon, Clayton, Stefanie, Chuckie, Peggy, Jackie, Amanda, Tommy, Tommy, Matthew and Nekisha; great-grandchildren, Bethany, Daisy, Devan, Arian, Britney, Paige, Brooke, Tyler, Jacob, Alexis Louden, Zela, Theo, Evan, Gracie, Karlee, Kaylee, Kyle, Carrie, Kendall, Wyatt, Wesley, Kaydience, Landon, Cameron, Trey, Cody, Shane, Justin and Austin; great-great grandchildren, Mason, Brantley, Makiah and another on the way.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clayton; son Edward; daughter-in-law Donna; granddaughter Misty and her siblings.
Friends are welcome to join the family for visitation for Thelma on, Monday, October 28, 2019, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, OH 44231, with the funeral service immediately following at 1:00 PM. Burial to follow at Windham Township Cemetery where Thelma will be laid to rest next to her loving husband.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Windham Joint Fire Department, 9601 East Center Street Windham, Ohio 44288.