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Ruth Holbrook Obituary

Ruth A Holbrook

Ruth A. Holbrook, 74, of Tiffin, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 6, 2024, at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria.

She was born Aug. 28, 1950, in Tiffin to Gaylord and Dorothy Rosemary (Elchert) Webb. She married Virgil A. Holbrook on Jan. 3, 1970, and he preceded her in death Oct. 19, 2020.

Survivors include a daughter, Tracy (Larry) Hemminger of New Riegel; sister, Millie (Joe Holcomb) Jackson of Tiffin; brothers, Freddy and Eddy Webb of Tiffin; three grandchildren, Levy (Makaila) Hemminger, Spencer (Luc Duffey) Hemminger and Hunter (Edward Ardner) Hemminger, all of New Riegel; great-grandchild, Scarlet; and son-in-law, Kevin Mitsch.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughters, Delta Holbrook and Donna Mitsch; brothers, Bob and Bill Webb; and an infant sister, Mary Catherine Webb.

Ruth was a member of The First Church of The Nazarene and a 1970 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. She worked at Ameriwood for over 25 years, later retiring. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, gambling, and going to the casino. She was an avid collector of Tiffin Glass and a passionate Michigan football fan.

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at The First Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. Lois Moranville officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmont Cemetery.

Friends may visit and share stories with the family from 4-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-244.

Memorial contributions may be made to The First Church of the Nazarene.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Dec. 13, 2024.

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Sue Kinn

December 1, 2025

Tracy..you have lost so many of your loved ones..May God fill you with Hope. Love and Peace

Sue Kinn

August 22, 2025

Tracy & family..peace & love..y'all I know have alot of wonderful memories..your family always did so many things together

Suekinn

December 14, 2024

Mrs. Holbrook was such a fun loving lady..always laughing. She sure was crazy about her girls..was a pleasure knowing her. Peace & love to her family

Lisa Wilson

December 12, 2024

Tracy,
I am terribly sorry for your mom's passing. I always remember spending the night at your house and she would always laugh and joke with us. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest condolences,
Lisa Reuter Wilson

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