1937-2026
Charles “Bob” Robert Dean Ridley, 88, of Brookville, PA, passed away quietly at home on Friday, February 27, 2026. Bob was born on December 3, 1937, to the late John Alexander and Pearl (Johns) Ridley in Sherrett, PA. Bob graduated high school and worked for Agway Bakery, US Steel in Saxonburg, and Delta Contractors. Bob enjoyed traveling with his wife and family. Bob is survived by his wife: Lois Lemmon Ridley; three children: Robert (Jesse Coffman) Ridley, Daniel (Shannon Cotto) Ridley, and Sherri (Doug) Kennedy; three grandchildren: Edmund Shuster, Emma Ridley, and Joseph Helfferich; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in passing by one bother: Calvin (Delores) Johns; and two sisters: Betty Kuhta and Marion (Joseph) Wagner. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 4pm to 8pm, at the McKinney – d’Argy Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825. A second viewing will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, also at the funeral home, from 10am to 11am. A funeral service will take place immediately following the second viewing, beginning at 11am, and officiated by Dr. Stanley Bashker. Interment will be in the Middle Churches Presbyterian Cemetery, 3374 PA 981, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com
