Ruth will be truly missed by her husband John, her children Deborah (Anthony) Frank, John Jr. (Christine), loving grandchildren: Jeffrey (Erin) Frank, John (Kristin) Bellak, Brandon (Natalie) Frank, Ryan (Dana) Frank, Benton Bellak, Robert Bellak, and six great grandchildren. Ruth is preceded in death by her loving parents, Harold and Margaret Smith.
Ruth was a school teacher in the Cleveland area before retiring. Ruth enjoyed playing golf, reading, sewing, crafting and most of all collecting purses.