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Ruth Staley Obituary
Ruth E. Staley, 87, of Forest, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Vancrest, Upper Sandusky.
She was born Jan. 10, 1937, in St. Stephen, to Alphonse A. and Anna C. (Widmer) Wilhelm.
She married Paul N. Staley on Oct. 11, 1958, and they celebrated over 65 years of marriage.
Ruth is survived by her son, Michael (Sandy) Staley of Olean, New York; daughters, Marlene Swinehart of Upper Sandusky, Marilyn Staley of Findlay, LuAnn (Ralph) Sherman of Kenton, and Lorene Pesicek of Johnstown; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Roger McGrath of Kenton; and brothers, Mervin (Becky) Wilhelm of Tiffin and Marvin (Linda) Wilhelm of Willard.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Linda McGrath; son-in-law, Tim Swinehart; grandson, Mason Sherman; and sister, Kathleen Arbogast.
She was a 1955 graduate of the former Bloomville High School and attended Tiffin University. Ruth was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Chapel, Kirby. She was a homemaker and co-owner and secretary for Hempy Water where she worked for over 30 years. Her hobbies were collecting recipes, traveling, crocheting, flower and vegetable gardening, and entering baked goods at the Hardin Co. Fair for over 30 years.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Chapel, Kirby. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest, and 9:30-11 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wyandot Memorial Hospice or St. Mary's Catholic Chapel in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home, 301 S. Patterson St., Forest, Ohio, 45843.
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Betty Parker Fogle
January 24, 2024
I am a first cousin of Ruth. I am saddened to hear of her passing. Though we did not see each other much in the passing years, I often thought of her and the family. I,too,lost a brother and sister-in-law this past year. You have my condolences and may God continue to bless this family. Betty Parker Fogle
Sandy Lively
January 19, 2024
I did not know Ruth personally but I have worked with her daughter Marilyn several times @ The Findlay Inn.
As I read her obituary, I took a moment to visualize how blessed she was. With her husband in marriage, raising a family and help keeping their business going, she was always busy with something or someone trying to help.
You have endured a full and beautiful life
Marilyn resembles you quite a bit. Always enjoyed working with her. Hearing stories about what was going on with her family. She gave me a smile... (Plus, she made me the best chocolate cake one year for my birthday.)
Fly high Ruth ...
You deserve it
Sandy Lively
January 19, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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