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Ralph Stiles Obituary
ZANESVILLE: Ralph D. Stiles, 76, of Zanesville, died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Genesis Hospice-Morrison House.
He was born September 4, 1934, on a farm in Bloomfield, Ohio, a son of the late John R. and Mildred Blake Stiles. He spent his early childhood there and then moved to Coshocton, Ohio, where he graduated from Coshocton High School Class of 1953. He retired after 28 years of service as a shot blaster for McGraw Edison. He attended the First Christian Church, loved to fish and his greatest accomplishment was his family.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Shirley Mossman Stiles of the home; a daughter, Diana (Ron) Faulhaber of Zanesville; two sons, David (Anna) Stiles of Zanesville and Darin (Kristi) Stiles of Orlando, FL; five grandchildren, Andrea (Kyle) Minnich, Jeremy (Amber) Faulhaber, Tina McIntire, Kelli (Andrew) Kachilla and Elaina Stiles; five great grandchildren, Paige, Lola, Callie, Amelia, Everett and one soon to arrive, Brianna; a sister, Mary Isella of Pottsville, PA; two brothers, Homer (Dee) Stiles of Zanesville and Jim (Mary Jane) Stiles of near Rio Grande, OH.; and his special friends at McDonalds.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers; and three sisters.
Friends and family may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2011 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the funeral home with Rev. Dawn Remster officiating. He will be laid to rest in Williams Cemetery, Zanesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, 713 Forest Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
To send a note of condolence, a sympathy card or comfort food to the Stiles family: www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Stiles
Stephen Ingram
March 2, 2011
Dave and family very sorry for your loss.
March 2, 2011
Anna&Dave,and Family, May your wonderful Memories help you thru this difficult time. Tammy(Fountain)Wiseman
Paula Bunting Dailey
February 27, 2011
Dave and Anna,
Thinking of you and so sorry. I know how hard it must be for you. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Trudy Eaves
February 27, 2011
Dear Stiles Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Trudy Hartman Eaves
Judy Fowls
February 27, 2011
Dear Shirley & family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing.My parents, Bob & Johnava Dunn, thought very highly of you both, Shirley.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Morrison
February 27, 2011
The Stiles Family, May God be with you all at this difficult time. My prayers are with you all.
RODNEY TAYLOR
February 26, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
February 26, 2011
Shirley and family, We were so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Newt and Coleen
Beth Bateson-Adams
February 26, 2011
Diana and Ron,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Father and Father-in-law. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Kevin Ulrich
February 25, 2011
Aunt Shirley, Sorry to hear of your loss. Wish we could make it back to see you. We have you in our thoughts.
Jeri & Tim Perry
February 25, 2011
Dave and Anna
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts are with you. It's been a while but wanted you to know we care. God Bless
Jeri and Tim Perry
Connie Adams
February 25, 2011
David and Anna: So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers. Your old neighbors - Connie and George Adams
Elena & Keith Kent
February 24, 2011
So sorry for your loss Anna & Dave, prayers for your family.
Elena & Keith Kent
SHIRLEY M. & ROBERT E. SIMMONS
February 24, 2011
DEAR SHIRLEY & FAMILY, WE ARE DEEPLY SADDEN BY RALPH'S PASSING. HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. WE WISH AT THIS TIME TO SEND 'OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY'S'. PLEASE, LET US ALL TAKE SOLICE IN KNOWING HE WILL NEVER SUFFER AGAIN. HE HAD SUFFERED ENOUGH. HE HAS ENTERED THE WAITING AND LOVING ARMS OF HIS "LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST'. IN CHRISTIAN LOVE, SHIRLEY & BOB
Mike Kinneer
February 24, 2011
Shirley, Diana, David, Darin & Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of loss. May you find peace knowing he is now with his creator our Lord Jesus Christ. Keep his memories close to your heart and those memories will soon become a treasure, Mike~
Tisha Tucker-Cash
February 24, 2011
Diane, my sincerest condolences for the loss of your Dad. May Peace, Love and wonderful memories embrace you and your entire family at this most sorrowful time.
sandra jennings
February 24, 2011
Dear Shirley and family.Don't know if you remember me (Sandy McCoy)but your name jumped out to me so sorry to hear of husband and Dad's passing.will keep you all in my prayers
February 24, 2011
Aunt Shirley, Diana, David, Darin & Families:
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you in this difficult time. Keeping you in our prayers.
Scott, Linda (Stiles)and Heather Burnett
Shannon Shelton
February 24, 2011
Dear Diane and family, I was so sorry to read about your father. I will keep you in my prayers. In Christ, Shannon Smith Shelton
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