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Ruth Ann Reichley, 88 of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2025, at Sunrise Assisted Living, where she has been living since December 15, 2021. She was born in Eagle Township February 27, 1937, to the late Wilbur and Mable (Flick) Smith. Ruth Ann married Paul E. Reichley August 26, 1953, and he preceded her in death April 14, 2018. She is survived by two sons, Henry Reichley of Findlay and Gary (Kaydri) Reichley of Arlington. Ruth Ann is also survived by her brother, Richard (Sharon) Smith of Arlington; a sister, Katherine Wallace; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her sons, Tony and Rodney Reichley; brother, LeRoy Smith; and sisters, Rosemary Rettig and Treva VanScoit. Ruth Ann was a lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and camping with her family.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2025, at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2025, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, where family will receive friends from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of service. Burial will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial contribu-tions can be made in memory of Ruth Ann to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9340 Twp Road 32, Jenera, OH 45841.
Online condolences can be expressed to family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
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