Helga Rauh Meckling, age 77, born on Nov. 11, 1937, in Neustadt, Germany, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at her residence in Franklinton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Meckling; and her parents, Johann Rauh and Elsa Fischer Rauh.

She is survived by a daughter, Joni Murphy of Franklinton; a brother, Manfred Rauh of Germany; and a grandson, William Murphy.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

To view and sign the register book online, visit pooleritchiefuneralhome.com.