PETER E. VON GEIS
SUPERVISOR
5701 LINCOLN AVENUE
EXPORT, PA 15632
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Phyllis J. (Sleigh) Ripple, age 88 of Export, passed away on May 29, 2026 in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. She was born January 8, 1938 in Braddock, a daughter of the late James and Maxine (Hamilton) Sleigh. Phyllis enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time boating on the Allegheny River; and relaxing with her family at their camp in Kittanning. Surviving is her loving son, Jay Ripple (Valerie Susa); siblings, James (Laynn) Sleigh, Dianne (the late Robert) Aikey, Robert Sleigh and her best friend and sister, Debbie (Gary) Robertson; cherished granddaughter, Ashley (Stephen) Burns; adored great grandchildren, Daed, Ryker and Lexie Burns. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Ripple and a loving son, Kenny Ripple. Friends and family are welcome Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc., 5701 Lincoln Ave., Export, PA 15632, where services will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11a.m. Entombment will follow in Twin Valley Mausoleum, Delmont. The family suggest memorial contributions in Phyllis’s name to the Export Volunteer Fire Department at 5815 Washington Ave., Export, PA 15632. For direction, to send flowers or to offer online condolences, please visit www.wolfe-vongeis.com
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