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Edith Katherine Riley
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Edith Katherine Riley

August 13, 1921 - January 6, 2022

Edith Katherine Riley, 100 of New Milton departed this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022 in the Genesis Health Care Center, Salem. She was born at Leopold on August 13, 1921 a daughter of the late John and Gertrude Finster Hinterer. Her husband Dennis P. Riley preceded her in death on January 10, 1998. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was the God Mother of Randy and Rodney Sleeth, Troy. Five sisters precede her in death, Regina Pollock, Ruth Strickling, Gladine Riley, Thelma Schmidt and Faye Riley. Mrs. Riley was a 1940 graduate of Doddridge County High School, a 1944 graduate of Glenville State College where she earned a BA Degree. She earned her Master of Science degree in 1952 from West Virginia University. She taught at Fairmont Junior High School and finished her teaching career at Doddridge County High School where she taught Biology and Physical Science. Edith was a lifetime member of St. Johannes Evangelical Lutheran Church where she had served on the Church Council for many years. Edith was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teachers Organization and 4-H All Stars. Funeral services will be conducted in the St. Johannes Lutheran Church, St. Clara on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Erik Nielsen presiding. Interment will follow in St. Johannes Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Spurgeon Funeral Home 56 Front St. West Union on Sunday, January 9, 2022 from 2-5 p.m.. Spurgeon Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Riley family.

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Edith Katherine Riley, 100 of New Milton departed this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022 in the Genesis Health Care Center, Salem. She was born at Leopold on August 13, 1921 a daughter of the late John and Gertrude Finster Hinterer. Her husband... View Obituary & Service Information

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