Ruth "Midge" Ann Holloway Lamphere

Name: Visitation
Start: 06/28/2025 11:00 AM
End: 06/28/2025 01:00 PM
Location: Shurtleff Funeral Home

March 9, 1949 — June 24, 2025

Moravia

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth "Midge" Ann Holloway Lamphere, 76, of Moravia, on June 24, 2025, after a courageous battle.

Ruth was born on March 9, 1949 in Auburn, NY, a daughter of the late Lyman and Lena (Kellogg) Perrine. Raised in Moravia, she attended Moravia Central School and graduated in 1968. She attended Auburn Community College, graduating in 1987 with an associates degree in accounting, with honors.

Ruth worked at Wells College for 17 years, and later retired from the Cayuga County Health Department in 2019.

Ruth had a number of hobbies. In her younger years she played on Fiorelli's softball team in Moravia. She bowled on various leagues throughout the area over the years. She loved to learn and took several classes while working at Wells College. She was a talented and creative lady. She enjoyed learning to play piano, banjo, accordion, and violin; took many art classes; enjoyed crocheting, and in her later years got into card making. Ruth left behind pieces of artwork that her family and friends will forever cherish. Ruth's quick wit, sarcastic nature, and her love of life will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Bruce A. Lamphere, of Moravia; four daughters: Tina Faraj (Hatem), of FL, Christina Holloway, Theresa Holloway, and Kimberly MacDuffee (John), all of Moravia; a step-son, Jerry Lamphere (Michelle), of Weedsport; twelve grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by her siblings: Sherry Young (Johnny), of LA, Sandy Eldred (Wayne), of Groton, Dave Perrine (Candy), of Moravia, Don Perrine (Nancy), of King Ferry, Darlene Tallman and Lynn Seamans, both of Sempronius, Diane Henson (Sam), of AZ, and Daniel Perrine (Crystal), of Moravia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Holloway, in 1991.

Friends may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 28 at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 103 Lincoln Avenue, Groton, with funeral services to follow at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in East Venice Rural Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at the Moravia Fire Station, 38 Keeler Ave., Moravia, immediately following the services and interment. Please come share your memories of Ruth.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made in memory of Ruth Ann to the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn, NY 13021 (www.TheREVTheatre.com), or to the Moravia Central School Music Program for monetary or instrument donations (c/o Mandy Foster, 315-246-7205). Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.shurtleffservices.com .

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Saturday, June 28, 2025

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shurtleff Funeral Home- Groton

103 Lincoln Ave, Groton, NY 13073

Friends may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 28 at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 103 Lincoln Avenue, Groton, with funeral services to follow at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in East Venice Rural Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at the Moravia Fire Station, 38 Keeler Ave., Moravia, immediately following the services and interment. Please come share your memories of Ruth.

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Saturday, June 28, 2025

1:00 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

Shurtleff Funeral Home- Groton

103 Lincoln Ave, Groton, NY 13073

Friends may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 28 at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 103 Lincoln Avenue, Groton, with funeral services to follow at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in East Venice Rural Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at the Moravia Fire Station, 38 Keeler Ave., Moravia, immediately following the services and interment. Please come share your memories of Ruth.

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Saturday, June 28, 2025

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Moravia Fire Department

38 Keeler Ave, Moravia, NY 13118

Friends may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 28 at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 103 Lincoln Avenue, Groton, with funeral services to follow at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in East Venice Rural Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at the Moravia Fire Station, 38 Keeler Ave., Moravia, immediately following the services and interment. Please come share your memories of Ruth.

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Ruth "Midge" Ann Holloway Lamphere

March 9, 1949 — June 24, 2025

Moravia

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