Deborah K Ridgeway, age 75, passed away on April 12, 2026, in Wooster, Ohio. She was born on January 6, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Fred and Erma Ridgeway.
Deborah was a 1969 graduate of Hilliard High School and went on to earn her nursing degree from the Akron City Hospital Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing in 1972. She dedicated many years of her life to caring for others as a nurse in the Akron and Cleveland areas.
She attended Joy Baptist Church in Orrville, Ohio.
Deborah is survived by her sisters, Susan Ridgeway and Terry Mehl (Bill); her daughter, Amy C. Boley; and granddaughter, Whitney L. Miller. She is also survived by her nephew, James Mehl; niece, Leslie (Mehl) Gibbs (Raymond); and great-nephew, Parker Gibbs.
She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
So very sorry to learn of Debbie’s passing. She was a kind lady and I will miss her. I always loved seeing her love and enthusiasm of The Cleveland Browns, her church, and her family and friends.
We have fond memories of Debbie and appreciate all the good memories serving together!
We are going to miss you dearly. The Lord caused our paths to meet in 1997. What a great fellowship we shared over those years! She was a dear friend to our church and family