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William Riley Obituary
William G. Riley, 82, of Springfield, passed away April 11, 2023 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He was born February 1, 1941 in Springfield to the late William H. and Lena M. (Storer) Riley. Mr. Riley was a veteran of the US Army. He had retired from Speco Corp. and then worked at International Harvester for ten years. He enjoyed boxing and country line-dancing. Survivors include his two daughters, Melody Williams and Betty Farace; five grandsons; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Roberts; nephew, Donnie Roberts; and niece, Darlene Faryman. Mr. Riley was laid to rest in Vale Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.
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Mike farace
March 12, 2024
Love ya pop
paul blair
May 8, 2023
Worked with Bill at Speco, was fun to be around.
Mary Goheen
May 8, 2023
Dear Melody and Betty, so sorry to read of your dad´s passing. We all had so much fun together in the past dancing a lot even in their basement, at the Eagles and going out to eat. My sympathy to each of you and your families. Prayers and caring. Mary Goheen
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