Ruth A. Meacham Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 12, 2019, at the age of 87, Ruth A. Meacham (Wellsville, New York) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence L. Payne and Lida Payne (Woodworth); her son Zane Edwards; her grandchildren, Bradley James and Kayla Lingenfelter; her siblings, Carrie Payne, Elizabeth Payne, Bessie Granger (Thurston), Mildred Smith (Wilfred), Charles Payne, Clarence Alson Payne and Grover Payne (Dorothy); and her son-in-law Michael Hinkle, Sr..

She is survived by: her husband Duane E. McGraw; her children, Judy Emerson (James) of Marion Center, Penn, David Edwards of Watervliet, Linda Hinkle of Ladson, S. C., Mark Baker (Helen) of Bristow, Robert Lingenfelter (Tina) of Wellsville and Kathy Winans of Wellsville; and her nephew Arlyn Smith of Wellsville. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, three great, great granddaughters, one great, great grandson, as well as many step-children, nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions in Ruth's name may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Evangelism Fund, 470 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895 or to Hart Comfort House of Allegany County, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895.