Adaline A. Ryder, 90, formerly of Rose Valley Road, died on March 2, 2010, at the Presbyterian Home, New Hartford, where she had resided since June of 2009.
Mrs. Ryder was born on June 20, 1919, in Cold Brook, a daughter of the late Edgar H. and Anna (Rockwell) Newman. Adaline graduated from Poland Central School in 1937 and furthered her education at the Utica School of Commerce. On October 4, 1941, she was united in marriage with Rev. J. Francis (Frank) Ryder at the Community Baptist Church, Poland. She worked briefly for her brother, Paul, at Newman’s Motors in Dolgeville and was a devoted pastor’s wife and homemaker. Adaline attended the Cold Brook United Methodist Church and the many churches her husband served. Frank preceded her in death on January 25, 1998. Mrs. Ryder was a former member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, David W. Newman, of Cold Brook; and special friend, Joyce Leonard, also of Cold Brook. In addition to her husband, Frank, she was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie Ford, and by six brothers, Maurice, Glenn, Wesley, Alfred, Paul and Harry Newman.
Funeral services will be held at the Autenrith Funeral Home, Newport, on Friday at 4:00 p.m. with Thomas Lorenz, Chaplain of the Presbyterian Home, and Rev. Joan Dunn, Pastor of the Cold Brook United Methodist Church, officiating. Calling hours at the funeral home are prior to the service on Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Spring interment will take place in the Poland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Pacific Garden Mission, 1458 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60607. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Online tributes at www.autenrithfuneral.com.
