Mary Elien (Ruddell) Guianen, age 86, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Edinboro Manor, Edinboro, PA. Born on July 24, 1927 in Pontiac, MI, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Ella Louchs Wilson. Mary Elien worked at various jobs the last being a greeter at Wal-Mart in Edinboro.
In addition to her parents, Mary Elien was preceded in death by her husband – Robert Guianen, Sr.; a daughter – Penny Ruddell Sankey; a stepson – Robert Guianen, Jr; a son-in-law – David Risjan; and a grandson – Christopher Angel Ruddell; a sister – Helen Wilson of MI; and a brother – George Wilson of MI.
Mary Eilen is survived by sons – Rick (Kathy) Ruddell of Panama City, FL; Larry Ruddell of Titusville, PA; Lloyd (Tammy) Ruddell of Clifton Springs, NY; Jim (Jody) Ruddell of Lake City, PA; daughters – Blinda (George) Wilcox of Waterford, PA; Theresa (Rob) Wood of North East, PA; a stepdaughter – Amber (Jack) Kopcak of Jeannette, PA; a brother – Joe Wilson of Grapeview, WA; 16 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 19th 2014 at 11:00 am at New Beginnings Full Gospel Church, 7195 W. Ridge Road, Fairview, PA with Pastor Matt Friend overseeing the service. Interment is to be in Michigan.
I met this lively lady several years ago when I decided to apply for a Door Greater job at the new Wal Mart they were building in Edinboro. She was fun to work with and she had a no nonsense personality that I liked. She obviously worked hard all of her life and tried to help out her family members and friends. I will miss her smile and her dry sense of humor. Rest in Peace Mary Ellen!