Obituary of Ralph Stilwell

Ralph Stilwell GENEVA - Ralph Stilwell, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Tues. (Aug. 16, 2011). Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Fri. (Aug. 19) at the Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home LLC, 28 Genesee St. Geneva. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Sat. (Aug. 20) at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 520 South Main St. Geneva. Burial will follow in Sand Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre Emption Rd. Geneva, NY 14456. Ralph was born on July 21, 1925, in Waterloo, and was the son of the late Ralph and Doreen (Nesbitt) Stilwell. He married Julia B. Bost on July 14, 1952. Ralph worked as a Maintenance Clerk for the NYS Thruway Authority. He was a member of coin clubs and the Country Music Club in Nashville, TN. In addition to collecting coins, Ralph enjoyed fishing, collecting stamps, bottles, baseball cards, Coca-Cola and John Wayne merchandise. He owned and operated 'Ralph's Bait and Tackle Shop', and the 'Wee-pair Bicycle Shop.' He is survived by his children, Rodney Stilwell, Norman (Ania) Stilwell, Barry (Walter Conkey III) Stilwell, Donna Stilwell, Patty Schultz Stilwell and Shirley Perkins; uncle, Bud Nesbitt; step-sister, Rita Lefcourt; grandchildren, Jordyn Stilwell, Raymond Schultz and Ann Marie Stilwell; great-grandchildren, Gina, Trinity, Angelina, Kayla and Jov. Ralph was predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Julia B. (Bost) Stilwell.