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Elizabeth Ribble Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" Ribble
of Binghamton
Elizabeth "Betty" Ribble, 93, passed away, Saturday, August 28, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Elmo Ribble; her parents, Thomas and Mabel Pompeii; great-grandson, Brooks Allen Ribble; brothers, Morris, Joseph and William Pompeii; and sisters, Antionette David, Mae Puglisi and Rose Heavey. Betty is survived by her children, Thomas and Faye Ribble, Binghamton, Gary and Michele Ribble, Binghamton and Norma Jackson, Binghamton. She leaves behind nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Betty worked for many years at both Woolworth's and Fowler's Department Store. She was a longtime member of Saint John the Evangelist Church. Betty's family would like to thank the caring staff of the Susquehanna Nursing Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Sts John and Andrew RC Church, 1263 Vestal Ave. Binghamton. Entombment will follow services in Calvary Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Betty's name may be made to United Cerebral Palsy, 1660 L Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036 or the Alzheimer's Association, Southern Tier Regional Office, 401 Hayes Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760. To forward expressions of sympathy, view or create tribute videos please visit www.demunnfh.com.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2010.

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Diana & Jerry Wilson

September 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 1, 2010

'Gary and Michele, I am very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom Stebbins

Lori & Scott Smith

August 31, 2010

Gary and Michele, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

David Knight

August 31, 2010

Gary & Michele,

Sorry for the loss of your Mom.

Russ White

August 31, 2010

Gary and Michele and family. Deepest condolences for your loss. Our prayers are with you...

Sam Allegrino

August 31, 2010

Gary & Michele,

We are sorry for your loss and are thinking of you! Love, Sam & Shelley

harritt degnan and family

August 30, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 30, 2010

Gary & Michele,
I'm so sorry for your loss of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Angela Nestrick

August 30, 2010

I have so many memories of Aunt Betty and family get-togethers. She was an amazing women. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone . Rest in Peace Aunt Betty.

Polly & Tim Bunsic
Waxhaw, NC

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