Helen A. (Ruth) Ridley, 82 of Dallastown, passed away at Manor Care – Dallastown, on Tuesday, July 17. She was the wife of the late Connie E. Ridley, Sr.

Mrs. Ridley was born in Kingston, PA and was the daughter of the late Edward F. Ruth, Sr. and Helen L. (Evanitus) Ruth.

Helen was former owner of York Paper Box. She was known for her giving spirit. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her sons, Cletis J. Bentz, Sr., and Stephen Bentz; granddaughter, Dora L. Bays; grandson, Cletus J. Bentz, Jr.; great grandchildren, Brittany, Nathan, Alexis, Maddison, Amber, Colton and Reese. She is also survived by her brothers, Edward J. Ruth and George M. Ruth.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Patrick Bentz and five other brothers and sisters

All services are private.  The Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc., Dallastown is in charge of arrangements.