Wilma E. Riffle

Wilma E. Riffle obituary, Brewster, OH

Wilma E. Riffle

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Wilma Riffle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Spidell Funeral Homes, Inc. - Brewster on Dec. 6, 2025.
Wilma E. Riffle, 91, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton.
She was born in Marietta on June 13, 1934 to the late Leonard and Mary (Migley) Wynn and married Carl L. Riffle on June 28, 1955. He died September 26, 2014.
She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church in Brewster and enjoyed playing the piano. She was also a member of the Navarre Garden Club. She worked as a nurse for twenty years and had been employed by Altercare of Navarre.
She is survived by daughters, Cindy Ash and Jill (Dale Zerner) Riffle, both of Jackson Township; 7 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Spidell Funeral Home in Brewster with Pastor Dale Calloway officiating. Burial will follow in the Welty Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 6-8:00 pm at the funeral home.
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8

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Spidell Funeral Home

209 Chestnut, Street, OH 44613

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Dec

9

Service

11:00 a.m.

Spidell Funeral Home

209 Chestnut, Street, OH 44613

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