Ruth Searle Costly, 96, died peacefully in her sleep at home in Durham, NC on December 24, 2015. She was born on August 23, 1919, in Pittsburgh, PA to James Herbert Searle and Ivy Anderson Searle. Ruth was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and has lived in PA, NJ, FL and NC. Ruth is predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years Robert Costly, brother Herbert A. Searle, and his wife Jane Searle. She is survived by her three children James, Cheryl and David; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two nieces and one nephew.A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 22, 2015, at 11:00 am at Triangle Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC 27713. All welcome to come to celebrate her life! Condolences may be shared at

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