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Ruth Ann Knicely

10/13/1931 - 10/18/2016

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Obituary For Ruth Ann Knicely

Ruth Ann Knicely, 85, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at her home. She was born in Steubenville on October 13, 1931 the daughter of the late Floyd and Clara Stillwell Merryman. Ruth was a member of Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, Steel Valley Car Club, the Order of Eastern Star and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She also had worked as a contracted mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Billie Jo Whanger. Ruth is survived by her husband Orford Knicely; children Karen (William) Dellapenna of Mingo Junction, Judy (Edward) Lyons of Steubenville, Bunny (Bill) Whanger of Wintersville, David (Ericka) Knicely of Wintersville and Robin (Don) Laughery of Wintersville; 9 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and very close friends. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Friday 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Friends may also call at Bell Chapel United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10a.m. until time of services at 11a.m. with Rev. Jeff Proya officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben Burial Estates. Memorial contributions may be made to Bell Chapel.

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  • 09/03/2024

    The Waggoner Family

  • 09/03/2024

    Bunny & Dave Zapolnik

    Judy, Bunny & FamilySo sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet person & I could see the love in this family. God blessed you with Ruth as your mom.

  • 09/03/2024

    Bob and Bonnie Kaine

    Dear Art and Family, We are sending condolences for the loss of Ruth. She was a sweet lady.

  • 09/03/2024

    Patti & Jimbo Miller

    Mr. Knicely, Karen, Bunny, Judy, David, and Robin. May the Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  • 09/03/2024

    Marcia wagner

    A beautiful woman with a heart of gold! She touched the lives of so many in such a positive way. Her kindness will live on through the wonderful children she and Uncle Art raised. Praying for all of you! She will be missed.

  • 09/03/2024

    Marcia Wagner6

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was ordered on October 20, 2016

  • 09/03/2024

    The Laughery and Smith family with prayers and love

  • 09/03/2024

    The Waggoner Family

    Our thoughts, love and prayers are with each of you during this time, we are soo very sorry for you loss.

  • 09/03/2024

    Bill and Diann Schmitt

    We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs Knicely truly was one of the nicest people we knew, and feel honored to say so. We appreciated her kindness, generosity and her smile. Our prayers to you all during this very difficult time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Patty and Joe Dittmar

    Our family feels your loss! Your mom loved and was loved. She was a role model for all of us. We grieve with you as you must say good-bye but we know she will always be with you in spirit if not in body.

  • 09/03/2024

    Jennifer Belt

    My deepest sympathies go out to Robin, Don, Carly, Kyle, and the entire Knicely family. No one can prepare you for a loss like this. However, take comfort in knowing that she is now resting in the arms of our Lord. I will keep your entire family in my prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Joanne (Jodi) Hanle

    My dear cousin Ruth Ann whom i loved and respected so very much will be missed and always loved by family and friends You were a beautiful careing mother wife and friend to all I thank God for putting you in my life and that you were a part of my Journey and you will never be forgotten im sending out love and prayers for the family and all that knew this beautiful lady

  • 09/03/2024

    Jim kenefick

    SORRY TO HEAR GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF HER FROM HERE ON

  • 09/03/2024

    Mike Madigan

    My dear old friends. I am saddened at your moms passing. May God Bless you and her. XX

  • 09/03/2024

    Cheryl & George Brooks

    With heavy hearts, Love and Prayers to the Knicely family we say goodbye to one of the sweetest, kindest, loving woman we have the pleasure of calling a friend. You have left many family members and thousands of friends in body but you heart soul will forever be with us all. Rest in awesome peace

  • 09/03/2024

    Cheryl & George Brooks with lots of Love

  • 09/03/2024

    Margie Takoch

    So very sorry for your loss. 106

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