Eric J. Ridley

Eric J. Ridley

Bedford, PA

Eric J. Ridley, 63, of Bedford, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his home. He was born in Washington, IA; Class of 1981.

In 2007 in Sturgis, SD he was married to Gloria J. (Welsh) Ridley.

He left behind a stepdaughter Lauren, two stepgrandsons Isaiah and Logan, three brothers Randy (Susan); Scott; and Matthew (Michelle); two nieces Lauren and Sondra.

Eric had a long and notable career as a Master Mason and construction PM for Long Masonry and Senate Masonry.

Notable projects were building #50 The Louis Stokes Laboratory at NIH in Bethesda, MD, along with building #10, The Cancer Research Hospital which at the time which was the largest brick building in the world.

He enjoyed golfing, sports, traveling and riding motorcycles. He and his wife would participate in rides to fundraise for others in time of need. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Eric touched many with his kind spirit and willingness to help others.

No Services to be held at this time. Arrangements by Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA 15537.Online condolences may be expressed at www.akersfuneralhome.com or www.jonesfh.com. Eric's brother, Matt, can be reached at Ridleys12@gmail.com.