Ruth Ruff

Ruth Kathaleen Ruff, 105 years, 10 months, and 10 days, of Lancaster, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at Main Street Terrace Care Center. She was born on October 29, 1907, to the late Charles and Emma Fishbaugh of Lancaster. Ruth graduated from Lancaster High School in 1925.

She was married to Merle Russell Ruff on June 19, 1929, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Ohio by the Rev. W.F. Doctor. This union was blessed with six children. Surviving are her children, Janet A. Muck (Edward) of Lancaster; and twin sons, the Rev. Richard A. Ruff (Carolyn) of Carlisle, Pennsylvania and the Rev. Roger O. Ruff (Elaine) of Ballwin, Missouri; and daughter-in-law, Marilyn B. Ruff of Columbus.

In addition there are eleven grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren. The grandchildren are: Carol (James) Skoog, Ellen (Jeffry) Mordas, Linda (Jeffrey) Haynes, and Glenn (Ann) Ruff; Rachel (Douglas) Hoch, Rebecca (Philip) Carey, Nathan (Purwanti) Ruff, and Sharon (Daniel) Richter; Matthew (Justine) Ruff, Mark (Lynnae) Ruff, and Michael Ruff.

The great-grandchildren are: Karin and Stephanie Skoog; Brandon, Taren, and Melina Mordas; Timothy, Nicholas, Andrew, Daniel, Salynn, Sadie, and Patrick Haynes; Kaleigh and Devin Ruff; Jackson and Connor Hoch; Derek, Christian, and Lucas Porter; Annisa and Argo Ruff; Thomas and Mary Richter; Collin Ruff; and Micah and Xavier Ruff.

Also surviving are great-niece, Teresa Earhart; great-great niece, Brandae (Kyle) Sweetland; great-nephews, Craig and Shawn (Catherine) Fishbaugh; and great-great niece and nephew, Megan and Collin.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Merle Russell Ruff; and children, Caroline Estella, infant son, and John A. Ruff. Ruth was also preceded in death by her brother, Harold Martin Fishbaugh; and her parents.

Ruth was a devoted wife to her husband, a loving mother to her children, and a caring grandmother. She was a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lancaster. In addition she was an active member of the Child Conservation League and the Fairfield Garden Club.

Funeral service for Ruth will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. John C. Davidson, at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Redeemer Luthern Church, 1400 Concordia Dr, Lancaster. Burial will follow in Forest Rose Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N Columbus St, Lancaster and 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Rd, Lancaster.

Funeral Service

10:00 AM ,Saturday, September 14, 2013
Redeemer Lutheran Church
1400 Concordia Drive Lancaster, OH 43130
Notes: Calling one hour prior to the service.

Calling Hours

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Friday, September 13, 2013
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130

Calling Hours

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Friday, September 13, 2013
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130