She was born February 3, 1923 in Derry, Pennsylvania, to the late John David James and Hattie H. Foust.
As the spouse of a Presbyterian Minister, Ida Belle and her family kept on the move throughout their lifetime, having lived in Shreve, Ohio; Grove City, Indiana and Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
She will always be remembered as a mother who had a devotion to caring for children, as a Sunday School Teacher and especially her “Angel Unaware” son, Phillip Andrew, a Down Syndrome child.
Ida Belle is survived by Prudence K. (Davis) Aylsworth of Medina and Paulette E. Krupp of Albuquerque, New Mexico; grandchildren, Robert (Stacy) Davis of Albuquerque, New Mexico and David Shea Bridge and son-in-law, Dave Bridge of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Lois Krupp McCredie and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a Presbyterian Minister Reverend George R. Krupp, Jr. (2002); daughter, Priscilla A. Bridge (2013) and son, Phillip Andrew (1986).
A graveside service for Ida Belle will be held at a later date in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stand-Up for Downs c/o Rob Snow, 4325 Deer Run Drive Medina, OH 44256.
Online condolences at www.waitefuneralhome.com.