James E. Riddell Sr. of Coatesville
James E. Riddell, Sr., 63, died Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Brandywine Hospital.
He was the former husband of Marita McDonald Scheibe of Glenmoore.
Born April 14, 1953 in West Chester, he was the son of the late Ellis Riddell, Jr. and the late Audrey Caldwell Riddell.
Jim was a welder and a motorcycle mechanic. He graduated from West Chester Henderson High School and Coatesville Vocational Technical School, class of 1971. He enjoyed putting models together and spending time at the Stepping Stones Club House in Coatesville.
In addition to his former wife, he is survived by his son, James E. Riddell, Jr. of Elverson and friend, Gary Scheibe of Glenmoore, PA.
He was preceded in death by brother, Ronald E. Riddell.
Relatives and Friends are invited to his Graveside Service, Friday, December 2, at 11:30 am at the Oaklands Cemetery, 1042 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Stepping Stones Clubhouse, 1219 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320.
Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. of West Chester, PA 610-6961181; www.DellaFH.com.