John W. Ruth, age 86, of Johnston Twp., died on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Cardinal Woods Nursing Home in Madison, Ohio. He was born on June 24, 1923, in Cardington, Ohio, a son of the late William G. Ruth and the late Grace B. (Fargo) Ruth. John was a self taught businessman, salesman and repairman. Together with his wife, the two owned and operated a small store in Warren, Ohio for many years. He is survived by his wife, Wanneta (Kale) Ruth, whom he married on December 24, 1959; a son, John R. (Joni) Ruth of Madison, Ohio and a daughter, Coletta “Jean” (John) Myers of Indiana. Also surviving are five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. John was preceded in death by a daughter, Belinda Knight and a sister, Donnabelle Stemm. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, from 5 PM – 6 PM at the Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel in Cortland, Ohio. Service will be held at the funeral home at 6 PM Wednesday. Interment will be at the Glendale Cemetery in Cardington, Ohio. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.shaferwinanschapel.com
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
5:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Starts at 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Glendale Cemetery
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