Obituary: John Thomas Ridge

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RIDGE, JOHN THOMAS  Age 62 
years husband of Merle Davidson
Ridge of Fredericktown, R. D.,
died suddenly at home Thursday
afternoon, May 16, 1968 following a
lingering illness. He was born in
Luzerne Twp. on July 29, 1905 and
was the son of the late George and
Margaret Swan Ridge. He was a
member of Mt. Zion Methodist
Church of Fredericktown. R. D. He
was employed with the Pa. State
Highway as an Engineer Inspector.
In addition to his wife he is survived 
by the following children,
Thomas of Bridgeport., Conn., John
(Jack) at home; Mrs. Stanley
(Judy) Cook of Huston, Pa.; one
grandchild; one aunt, Dessie
Haney of Luzerne Twp. Friends
are being received in the Dearth
Funeral Home, New Salem, until
2 p.m. Sunday the hour of service
with Rev. Kent Lighthall officiating. 
Interment in Church Hill
Cemetery, McClellandtown.