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Ruth Knicely

KNICELY, Ruth Ann, 85, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at her home.

She was born in Steubenville on Oct. 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 (Erica) Knicely of Wintersville and Robin (Don) Laughery of Wintersville; nine grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and very close friends.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road., Wintersville, OH on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.  Friends may also call at Bell Chapel United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Proya officiating.  Burial at Fort Steuben Burial Estates.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bell Chapel.  Send condolences to www.shorac .com.