Herbert L. Ribble
August 8, 1925 – September 30, 2011
Place of Birth:
West Sparta, NY
Place of Death:
Hornell, NY
Residence:
Hornell, NY Age:
86 Service Event Information
Graveside Service
October 5, 2011 - 11:00am
Interment
Herbert L. Ribble
Hornell
Herbert L. Ribble, 86 of 71 Church St, passed away Friday (September 30, 2011) at home with his loving wife by his side.
Born in West Sparta, the son of Leonard and Lena (Schoonover) Ribble, he has resided in the Hornell area most of his life. Herbert served his country in the United States Army as a Chief Gunner during WWII. HeHeHe was a farmer for many years before retiring as a supervisor from the Hornell Housing Authority. Herbert was proud of his Native American Heritage and loved the outdoors; hunting and fishing. He was known for his love of animals and nature.
He was predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters; his first wife, Beulah J. Ribble, the mother of his children in 1975, and second wife, Anna (Guild) Ribble in 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Doris (Varney) Ribble of Hornell, one son, Jerry Ribble, three daughters, Cathy Miller of Hornell, Carol Grant and Cindy (Rick) Roof both of Auburn, ten grandchildren, many great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois, Director.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday (October 5, 2011) at the Hornell Rural Cemetery at 11Am with the Rev. Jerry Springston officiating.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hornell Area Humane Society, PO Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843.
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my condolences to the miller family on the passing of your loved one.
my condolences to the miller family on the passing of your loved one .
Cathy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Thinking of you .
Carol, Cindy and Cathy we send our condolences on the passing of your Dad. Our hope is that you are comforted by the good memories you share of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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