WILMINGTON — On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Marylin M. Searby (nee Ripperger) loving wife of the late Arthur J. Searby, mother of Cynthia Searby and Martha Pompeo (Douglas), passed away peacefully in Wilmington, N.C.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 19, 1930, and raised in Garden City, NY.
In addition to her husband, Arthur, she was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary “Willa” Ripperger, and her brother, Joseph Ripperger.
She is also survived by seven nieces, three grandchildren, many cousins and other family members.
Her joys in life were cooking, traveling, boating, fishing, bowling, gardening and entertaining.
She and Arthur were avid golfers and played all over the world. She also enjoyed needlework, cards, Mahjong and Mexican Train. She was a strong contributor and supporter of SUNY Oneonta, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Shriners; and she was proudly influential in creating the New Hanover Friends of the Library.
During her 34-year career as an elementary school educator, she met and married the love of her life, Arthur.
She will be remembered by many family and friends for her quick wit, fun-loving, generous and spontaneous personality. Marylin, a woman of diverse interests each dear to her heart, will be missed.
Service details will posted soon.
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