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Doris Irene Rieder

Doris Irene Rieder, age 83, of Bruin, PA, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012, at VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler, PA with her family by her side.

She was born January 4, 1929, in Freeport, PA, the daughter of Paul and Pearl (Bowser) McDermott.

Doris was a lifetime resident of Bruin and was a faithful member of Bruin United Methodist Church. She married James Rieder on August 24, 1956 and they shared 50 years of marriage together prior to his death in 2006. Doris had been employed with Ducco Ceramics for 12 years on the production line, but it was as a wife and mother that she found her true calling, devoting herself wholly to her family. Doris's favorite pastimes included cooking and canning. She was creative and liked to knit and crochet, and her analytical nature drew her to puzzle books and jigsaw puzzles in her later years. But for Doris, family always came first; she cherished all the time she spent with her children and grandchildren and appreciated the immeasurable joy they brought to her life. Her spirited personality and loving care will fondly be remembered by friends and family alike.

Her memory will be carried on by her sons, Ron L. Rieder and wife, Tracy, of Butler, and Chris P. Rieder, of Bruin; daughter, Brenda Dunmyre and husband, David, of Butler; grandchildren, D.J. Christy, LeeAnn Rieder, Nathan Christy, Ashley Rieder and Darian Rieder; one great-grandchild, Elliott; and brother, Howard McDermott and wife, Jean, of Sarver.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James D. Rieder, who died September 18, 2006; son, Jimmy D. Rieder; brothers, Donald and Bob McDermott; sister, Carrie Marie Hawk; and son-in-law, David E. Christy.

Relatives and friends may visit from 6-8 PM on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 102 Argyle Street, Petrolia, PA.

Additional visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Friday, March 30, 2012 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Wade Berkey officiating.

Burial will follow in Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia, Pennsylvania.

In honor of Doris, contributions may be made in her memory to VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001.

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