Denise Ratliff

Denise Ratliff, 60, of Akron, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 of natural causes. Born in Marietta, she was the daughter of the late David C. and Joyce M. Shaub Derstler. Denise loved spending time at the family cabin, Stony Brooke Lodge and going to the beach. She also enjoyed arts and crafts and puzzles.

Surviving is a son, Christopher Ratliff of Lebanon and a brother, Jeffrey husband of Glenda Sue Derstler of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Alecia Ratliff.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Denise’s Memorial Service at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Monday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment in Manheim Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Denise’s memory to Mental Health America, 245 Butler Avenue, Suite 204, Lancaster, PA 17602.