Virginia Lee Noble

Virginia Lee Roupe Noble, 80, of Washington, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008, in her residence. She had been ill since January. She was born August 28, 1928, in Canton Township, a daughter of Edward M. and Genevieve M. Cole Roupe. Mrs. Noble attended Log Pile School and worked as a packer at Hazel-Atlas #2 for nine years. She was a member of North Buffalo Presbyterian Church and enjoyed playing bingo when her health permitted. On November 8, 1949, she married Ray G. Noble, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are a son, Ray G. (Rosemarie) Noble, Jr. of Washington; three daughters, Genevieve M. (Wesley) Williams, Ethel Joan (Dale) Roberts and Sally L. (Norman) Noble, all of Washington; a brother, James Edward “Sonny” Roupe of Washington; two sisters, Shirley R. Lycett of Buckhannon, West Virginia, and Linda J. Roupe of Washington; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased is a granddaughter, Jamie Fuller. Friends will be received 5 to 9 p.m. Friday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday September 6th, with Pastor Linda Mankey officiating. Burial will follow in North Buffalo Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Canton Township Volunteer Fire Department, 701 Weirich Avenue, Washington PA 15301.