Jennie L. Milford, 99, Ridgway

Jennie L. Milford, 99, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at UMPC Kane following a brief illness.

She was born on July 15, 1925, in Mt. Jewett, the daughter of the late Perry and Clara Swanson Hedlund.

Jennie was a devoted wife to her late husband, Leo E. Milford, whom she married on July 17, 1943. Together, they shared a remarkable 66 years of marriage.

Jennie was a lifelong resident of the area and a devout member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She shared countless adventures with her beloved partner, Leo, and together they explored the world through their love for cruising and traveling across the country. In addition to her love for travel, Jennie found joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was watching cardinals at her home or enjoying the thrill of a night out at the casino. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family, creating memories that will be treasured forever.

She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Peterson and her husband Howard of Ridgway, 2 sons, Edward Milford and his wife Susan and William Milford, all of Ridgway, 10 grandchildren: Shelly, Beth, Amy, Laura, Chip, Dan, Karen, Kristen, Michael, and Jacob, 3 step-grandchildren: Colleen, Sherry, and Robert, and numerous great grandchildren. She is also survived by a special niece, Judy Haight, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sister, Mildred Ludwig and Viola Anderson, 5 brothers; Axle, Perry, Gilbert, Jerome, and Lawrence Hedlund, and a step granddaughter, Cynthia Weaver

Funeral Services for Jennie L. Milford are being held privately by the family.

Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 215 Cook Ave, Ridgway, PA 15853.

Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center St., Ridgway, PA 15853, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com