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OBITUARIES
Ruth D. Ray
Ruth D. Ray of Wisconsin Rapids passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2007, after
a short illness. She was 89.
Ruth was born Jan. 6, 1918, in Alma, Ark. Ruth graduated from the University
of the Ozarks in 1940 where she majored in music. She performed as a soloist
and with college vocal ensembles and with her beautiful coloratura soprano
voice, was offered opportunities to sing professionally. She chose, however,
to pursue a career in teaching and followed her sisters west to Wyoming
and Colorado.
Ruth taught school in Laramie and Las Animas, Colo., and through mutual
friends met a young GI from Wisconsin. They were married in 1946 and later,
with two young children in tow, they headed back to Wisconsin in 1949.
The couple moved to a farm in Vesper in 1952 and later, with her children
in school, Ruth resumed her teaching career. She taught sixth grade from
1959 to 1982, when she retired. In retirement she was active with the
Garden Club, the Riverview Hospital Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels and the
Church of Christ in Stevens Point.
She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, a gifted teacher and
devoted Christian. She knew no strangers; her outgoing and friendly nature
welcomed all. She will be deeply missed by her family, her wonderful neighbors
on Daly Avenue, the community and the church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Callie Adams; her
sisters, Vivian, Rubye and Norma; and her brother, Charles.
Ruth is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, George; children,
Carolyn Ray of Yellow Springs; and Charles Ray of Alma, Colo.; and daughter-in-law,
Judi Ray of Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Aaron (Lauren) Ray
of Denver and Alison Ray of Colorado Springs and great-grandchildren Brooke
and Ben Christopherson also of Colorado Springs.
Funeral services were held on Friday, July 6, at Ritchay Funeral Home
in Wisconsin Rapids. Entombment took place in Forest Hill Mausoleum in
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisc.
Richard Dunphy
Richard G. Dunphy of Springfield died on Monday, July 2, in his residence. He
was 78.
He was born on Oct. 3, 1928, in South Portland, Maine, the son of John
T. and N. Bridgett (McLeod) Dunphy. After graduating from South Portland
High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was trained
as an air traffic controller. He started his career at the Wright-Patterson
Air Force Base and then transferred to the Dayton International Airport,
where he worked for over 30 years.
He was a real estate broker with Dunphy Real Estate, Inc. and owned and
operated Dunphy Insurance Agency. He enjoyed the art of stained glass
design and was an avid reader. Richard was a member of the St. Paul
Catholic Church and the Yellow Springs Lion’s Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and six brothers.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Josephine (Ricciardi) Dunphy,
four daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Michael Greitzer of Springfield;
Gloria and Greg Wise of Troy, Mich.; Sheila and Dean Pallotta of Columbus;
and Teresa Dunphy and Tommaso Gregor of Yellow Springs; five grandchildren,
Kara and Patrick Greitzer, Jason and Alex Wise, and William Gregor; families
of his three nieces, Arlene Lutz of Westbrook, Maine, Donna Davis of Buxton,
Maine, and Michelle Dunphy of South Portland, Maine; and childhood friends
Gene Roberts of South Portland, Maine; and Joe Merrithew of Bellingham,
Wash.
A memorial mass was held on Saturday, July 7, in St. Paul Catholic Church,
Yellow Springs, with a gathering of family and friends afterwards. Memorial
contributions may be made to the St. Paul Catholic Church.
Ann M. Holly
Ann M. Holly of Yellow Springs passed away peacefully at her residence
with her family and dear friends by her side on Wednesday evening, July
4, her favorite holiday. She was 78.
She was born Aug. 25, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of George and
Fannie Bouchard Wolbert. Ann enjoyed and was very gifted with her needlework
and also was an avid sports fan. She was an active member of St. Paul
Catholic Church, and a lifetime Catholic Ladies of Columbia (CIC) member.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and by two brothers, George
Wolbert and Paul Wolbert.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph C. Holly, Yellow Springs, whom
she married, April 7, 1951; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lou
and Charles Horton of Dublin, Stephanie and Paul Schunemann of Sylvania
and Cecilia Kimball of Xenia; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Joseph
E. and Lori Holly of Bayview, David Holly and Christopher Holly, both
of Xenia; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Robert and May Wolbert, and
Richard Wolbert of Springfield; nine grandchildren, Patrick Horton, Liz
Horton, Sara Holly, Victoria Schunemann, Lisa Schunemann, Douglas Schunemann,
Andrew Kimball, Tyler Kimball and Gabrielle Holly; and one great-grandson,
Brandon Holly.
A mass of Christian burial was held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 9, at St.
Paul Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the Make a Wish Foundation, March of Dimes, or to Community Mercy Hospice
of Springfield.
Shirley A. Wilson
Former Yellow Springs resident Shirley A. Wilson of Ft. Meade, Md., died
Thursday, June 21, in Ann Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, Md., after
a courageous battle with cancer. She was 71.
She was born Nov. 2, 1935, in Springfield, Ohio, to Robert L. and Lucille
N. (James) Nicewaner. She worked in furniture sales for many years. Shirley
had retired in August of 2006 from J.C. Penny, St. Petersburg, Fla., as
an interior decorator and furniture sales associate. While there, J.C.
Penny had twice awarded Shirley outstanding sales associate of the year.
Prior to settling in Florida, Shirley had lived in Yellow Springs for
over 30 years. She had worked at several different jobs in the community,
highlighted by an extremely successful period in real estate throughout
the Miami Valley.
Shirley enjoyed traveling. Her journeys included destinations in Turkey,
Spain and Germany. She had spent several months on a solo road-trip to
various points of interest throughout the continental United States. Shirley
had developed many close friendships throughout her life and enjoyed spending
time at the beach with friends and family. She took pleasure in collecting
unique crafts, artwork, and furniture. Shirley had expressed great love
for her children by demonstrating patience, sacrifice and thoughtful consideration
for their needs.
Her oldest son, Terrence “Terry” Craig Wallace, preceded her
in death.
She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-laws, Loren and Jennifer Wilson
of Ft. Meade, Md., and William C. and Elizabeth Scott Lexington, Mass.;
a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Ed Dressler, of Yellow Springs,
Ohio; nine grandchildren, Aaron, Briana and Aubrie Wilson; Porter, Caroline,
and Emma Scott; Jeremy, Brandy and Melissa Wallace; a niece, Talerie B.
Brown and a nephew, Kendall R. Forbes.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 14, at 11 am. on the
dock at 8615 East Bay Drive, Sunset Beach, Treasure Island, Fla.
Jean Hooper memorial
The memorial service celebrating the life of Jean Hooper will take place
at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 14, at the Glen Helen Building, 405 Corry Street.
She died suddenly May 23, after complications from surgery. She was 79.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Yellow Springs Community
Foundation.
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