Rosy M Ridenour

Rosy Mae Ridenour, born Tsintsaroff, passed peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was a local graduate of South Side High School and was known by all for her appearances on center stage in local theaters. She shared her love of the theater by growing many local high school drama programs, as Director, where she proudly handed over the spotlight to several young, aspiring teenage actors and actresses with newfound confidence. She was the matriarch of a Macedonian family fortified by adherence to old traditions. She demanded that her children and grandchildren be present at her dinner table every Sunday afternoon. She was bold, strong-willed, and reliable. She married the love of her life, Edgar (Ben) Ridenour, on October 1, 1961. He adored and cherished her through 59 years of marriage. She is survived by her husband, Ben; her daughter and son-in law, Angela & Jeremy Freimuth and their children, Grace and George; son and daughter-in-law, Gregory & Katherine Ridenour, and their children, James and Violet; sister, Constance (Dinka) Skimos; several nieces and nephews; and many close relatives and dear friends. Friday, November 27, 2020: two viewings will take place from 2:00pm-4:00pm and from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Saint Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church located at 3535 Crescent Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Saturday, November 28, 2020: a viewing will take place from 10:00am-11:00am at Saint Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church. The funeral service will begin at 11:00am, with the burial service to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, located at 6600 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. All services will be presided over by Father Andrew Jarmus and Father Michael Myers. Please remember that masks are required at all services. Memorial contributions may be made to Arena Dinner Theatre and Saint Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home.