Madeline H. (Dylla) Ripley

October 16, 1933 - August 05, 2021

Visitation: No visitation

Service: Blessing service Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at Devlin Funeral Home Inc. Ross Twp.

Madeline H. Ripley, Age 87 of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania passed away on August 05, 2021.

Madeline was born in Racine, Wisconsin on October 16, 1933.

Madeline graduated from Saint Catherine High School where she met and married Richard Francis Ripley.

Madeline worked at Truax Field Air Force Base in Madison, Wisconsin as an administrative assistant. Richard and Madeline had 2 sons, Shawn Patrick Ripley in 1955 and Shannon Michael Ripley in 1959. After living in Madison, Wisconsin the couple moved to Rockford, Illinois and then to Arlington Height Illinois for a short period.

Richard and Madeline were transferred to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to work at Westinghouse Company as a National Sales Manager. Madeline advanced her career in Pittsburgh as an administrator with the Allegheny County Police Training Academy and remained there until her retirement in 2003. Madeline enjoyed her years at the academy and met many wonderful people and the camaraderie with the law enforcement officers.

In addition, Madeline worked at the McEntire Shelter for homeless children at night and on the weekends for many years. She liked working with the children and wanted to help make a difference in each child’s life. Madeline always led by example and her sons were aware of her amazing work habits and have continued working the same way that she taught her sons.

Madeline was always a caring person and took care of her aging mother for many years. She also enjoyed traveling to Dallas, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia to visit her sons and have vacation time with them and truly loved that time together with her family. Although Madeline came to Pittsburgh in 1967 as a Cheese Head from Wisconsin, she loved Pittsburgh and became a true Pittsburgher, she loved Pittsburgh sports especially the Penguins and the Pirates and knew who all the players were and their statistics. She followed them through the good times and the bad times.

Madeline attended Saint Athanasius Catholic Church in West View.

Madeline was predeceased by her parents John and Julia Dylla of Racine Wisconsin and her brother Martin Dylla of Racine Wisconsin.

Madeline is survived by her sons Shawn Patrick Ripley and Jerri Lynn Ripley of Dallas, Texas and Shannon Michael Ripley of Atlanta, Georgia. Grandchildren Lindsay Ripley-Rothman of Denton and Zachery Ryan Ripley of Dallas, Texas. Madeline is beloved and will be missed by her family and friends

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