Ruth E. PELFREY

1938 - 2018

Ruth E. PELFREY obituary, 1938-2018, Germantown, OH

BORN

1938

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Dalton Funeral Home - Germantown

6900 Weaver Rd

Germantown, Ohio

Ruth PELFREY Obituary

PELFREY, Ruth E. Age 80, of Germantown, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 3, 2018. She was born in German Township on January 28, 1938, to the late Zelma (Sixt) and Arthur B. Gilbert. She was a life member of Emmanuel's Lutheran Church; a 50+ year member of Farmersville Chapter #155 ~ O. E. S and a member of Germantown Sr. Citizens. In her early years, Ruth worked for Middletown First National Bank; and retired from Valley View School Systems after more than 24 years of service as a bus driver. She loved family vacations, her vintage collections and enjoyed playing Bingo. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother James Gilbert. Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Jimmie Pelfrey; her sons, Scott Pelfrey, Mark (Heidi) Pelfrey and Brian Pelfrey; 6 grandchildren, Cody, Sarah, Hannah, Grace, Samuel and Simon; her brother Donald (Joyce) Gilbert; and her sister-in-law, Linda Gilbert. The family will receive friends 6 - 8 p.m. (Eastern Star Service 7:45 p.m.) Wednesday February 7, 2018, at the Dalton Funeral Home, 6900 Weaver Rd., Germantown, where the Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday with Pastor Rich Luh officiating. Burial will be at Germantown Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel's Lutheran Church. Please share condolences at daltonfh.net

Published by Dayton Daily News on Feb. 5, 2018.
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Jim and your family, I really hated to see this. So very sorry. Ruth was a lovely lady, and I always liked to visit with her. Carolyn Pieratt Miller, Class of '56.

Carolyn Miller

February 6, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. She was always smiling, she will be missed. Prayers for your family & friends

Jean Powell

February 5, 2018

Jim and family, My very sincere condolences to you and your family, so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all during these tough times.

Gregory B Hahn

February 5, 2018

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dalton Funeral Home - Germantown

6900 Weaver Rd, Germantown, OH 45327

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7

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7:45 p.m.

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6900 Weaver Rd, Germantown, OH 45327

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11:00 a.m.

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Germantown, OH

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6900 Weaver Rd, Germantown, OH 45327

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