William Dexter Ribble

William Dexter Ribble, 78, formerly of Ribble Lane, Stillwater, died Friday evening, May 27th, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born January 27, 1938 in Stillwater Borough, he was a son of the late Paul Revere Ribble and Edna (Allbeck) Ribble. He attended the former Stillwater School and then Benton High School. Mr. Ribble faithfully served his country in the U. S. Air Force from November 11, 1955 until August 10, 1959. He had been employed by Penn-DOT for 25 years as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in 1986. Mr. Ribble had been an active member of Stillwater Christian Church. He was also a member of the Bloomsburg Elks Lodge where he had been named "Elk of the Year" several years ago. His hobbies included gardening and he enjoyed being outdoors. He also enjoyed going on bus trips and spending time at Dave Moss's and Kozy Korner in Benton for breakfast. Surviving are his three children; Carol Ann Sherman and her husband, Clayton "Butch", of Louisa, Kentucky; William L. Ribble and his wife, Deborah, of Chateaugay, New York; Barry E. Ribble and his wife, Nancy, of Bonney Lake, Washington. Also surviving are four grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; a sister, Beverly Kingsbury, of Hagerstown, Maryland and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the following siblings: Paul Eugene Ribble on May 19, 2012; Donna Derr on July 31, 2015; Doris Miller on September 11, 1992; and Connie Rose Ribble, who died in infancy as well as a great grandson, Dominic Lawrence Ruiz on October 24, 2002. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 at 2 P. M. at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (Rt. 487) with Pastor Scott L. Lyons, Associate Minister of Stillwater Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Stillwater Cemetery. A Viewing will be held Wednesday from 12 Noon until the time of the Service at 2:00 at McMichael's. The Bloomsburg Elks Lodge will conduct services Wednesday at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Stillwater Christian Church, 39 McMichael Street, Stillwater, PA 17878 or to the charity of the donor's choice. For online condolences, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

William Dexter Ribble

January 27, 1938 - May 27, 2016