Ruth Riley was a 1948 Ada High School graduate
Ruth (Wince) Riley, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 2:30 a.m. at Columbus West Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born on March 23, 1931 in Weston, Illinois to Homer and Rose (Lorch) Wince and they preceded her in death.
Ruth was a homemaker. She was a 1948 graduate of Ada High School.
Surviving are a son, Jason (Cindy) Riley of Columbus; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren; four brothers: Glen (Maxine) Wince of Harrod, George (Carol) Wince and Charlie (Fran) Wince both of Ada and Leslie Wince of Lima.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Swartz; three brothers: Frank, Dale and Robert Wince; two sisters: Cynthia Thompson and Rosemary Wince.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice at 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215-1039
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