Chie Riley

Chie Ellen Riley, 53, of Bedminster Township, PA, beloved wife of Brendan K. Riley died Saturday, September 8, 2007, at her home. Married for nearly 23 years, she is survived by her husband and two children, Raymond A. Riley and Rowena J. Riley, both of Bedminster. Chie was lovingly cared for by close family members including her son's fiancee, Andrea Hrin of Doylestown. Born in Yokohama, Japan, Chie was the daughter of Chie (nee Sato) and William Langjahr. Chie is survived by her mother and her step-father, George Lowney. Preceded in death by her brother Robert, Chie leaves three sisters, Lindy Dauber and Betsy Torres of Philadelphia and Shirley Calvert of Doylestown. She also leaves three brothers, William Langjahr of Robesonia, PA, Lester Langjahr of Waldorf, MD, and Earnie Langjahr of Swarthmore, PA. She was the beloved aunt of thirteen nieces and nephews. Chie, upon graduation in 1972 from Mastbaum Vocational Technical High School in Philadelphia, PA, began her Art career at Penn Fruit Company as a sign painter. She later went to work for Dismar Corporation, Pennsauken, NJ, as a layout artist and from there worked as an Art Director with Dallas, Leonard & Pease Advertising in Jenkintown, PA, followed by Art Director at K. I. Lipton Advertising, Inc, in Doylestown, PA. Chie later went on to become co-owner and founder of BC Design, Inc., a graphic design and photography studio, in Bedminster Township. She was an exceptionally talented graphic artist and designer, whose work appeared locally and nationally for a vast number of clientele in various industries. In addition to being a lovingly devoted mother, Chie also found great joy in cooking and gardening. She also had a love of teaching and taught "Meditation & Relaxation" adult evening classes at Pennridge High School for over a decade, sharing her keen insights and passion for life. Memorial donations in Chie's honor may be made to: Susan G. Komen For The Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244, toll free donation line at (888) 888-3317 or via the web at http://cms.komen.org. Service Information A service summary is not available