Knisley, Ruth D. of Tipp City passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Troy Care. Born August 18, 1930 in Spring Valley, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; Elmer and Nettie Shay and loving husband of 53 years C. Kermit Knisley in 2010. She is survived by her son; Steven Knisley, Georgia, brother; Elwood and his wife Anne Doles, Ray, OH, sister; Jean Bail, McArthur, OH, special friend; Linda Slade and her children; Amy (Don) Ragan and Lisa Slade, Tipp City, 3 grandchildren, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews and numerous friends and neighbors. Ruth was a homemaker and mother, former member of the Homemakers Club, an avid genealogist and enjoyed Volksmarching with her husband. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Monday, September 23, 2013 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371, burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation 10:00 AM until time of service at Noon on Monday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in loving memory of Ruth to Miami County Hospice.