Joyce M. Riddle

Joyce M. Riddle, 95, of Franklin passed away on January 13, 2026 at the Caring Place.

Born on October 13, 1930 in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. and Mary (Eulean) McLachlan.

She was a member of the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church where she served as Cradle Roll coordinator, Sunday School teacher, and Women’s Associate Leader. She was also a deacon and elder.

Joyce retired from Polk Center where she worked for 25 years. The last 12 years of working there, she was the supervisor in the dietary department. 

She enjoyed volunteering and would be seen at the voting centers, the former Franklin Hospital, and the gift shop at the Caring Place.

She loved to travel with her husband, Ronald Riddle before his passing in 1994. She also enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, and watching TV.

Left to cherish her memories are her children, Holly Denny of Franklin, Michael Wile and his wife, Connie, of Seneca; her two step-daughters, Nancy Lindsey and her husband, Jake and Kathy Drozdo and her husband, Bob; her 7 grandchildren; her several step-grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and her nephew Tim Dale of Virginia. 

In addition to her parents and loving husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Colwell; her son-in-law James Colwell; her sister, Mary “Dinah” Dale; her brother-in-law Ted Dale; her nephew Tom Dale; and a step-son Richard Riddle.

A Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be announced at a later date and arrangements are in the care of the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA.

Joyce will be laid to rest next to her husband at Franklin Cemetery, Franklin.

Memorials, if desired, may be given to the Rocky Grove Presbyterian Church, 321 Rocky Grove Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323.

A special “Thank You: goes to the staff of the Caring Place and Aseracare for their kind and compassionate care of Joyce. 

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Joyce’s Book of Memories online at WarrenFH.com.