RUTH ANN RIPOLY

She was born February 22, 1943 in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Lawrence “Fritz” and Ruth Burkhart. Ruth attended Shadyside High School and was a graduate of Scott College of Cosmetology. She was a hairdresser before her marriage to Frank Ripoly. They had two sons, Rome and Rico Ripoly. Ruth Ann also did in-home care several years before retiring from Dr. Wiley’s office.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Earl Feisley, Sandra Burkhart, JoEllen Burkhart, and Lois DiGulio.

Surviving Ruth Ann are her sons Rome (Misty) Ripoly, Rico (Melissa) Ripoly, grandchildren Rico (Sierra) Ripoly, Frank Ripoly, siblings Terry (Robin) Burkhart, Roger (Linda) Burkhart, Thomas Burkhart, Christine Burkhart, and several nieces and nephews that were very special to her.

Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio 43947 on Saturday, November 5th, from 12:00 pm until time of funeral service at 2:00 pm with Father Daniel Heusel officiating.

Donations can be made to The Cathedral of St. Joseph where Ruth Ann had been baptized and was a member at TMCFunding.com.

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