Ruth Ann Overholt

She was a graduate of the Class of 1953 from West Lafayette High School and 1957 from Muskingum University. Ruth Ann devoted more than thirty years to teaching, spending most of her career as a third-grade teacher at Keene Elementary. Her gentle guidance, patience, and love for learning left a lasting mark on generations of students.

Ruth Ann went on to marry Gene Overholt, and together they shared 63 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2020. Their life was built on laughter, companionship, and countless shared adventures.

She very proudly served on the West Lafayette Alumni Association; was an active, longtime member of the West Lafayette United Methodist Church; and was deeply involved in Farm Bureau, focusing on membership and community engagement. She and Gene spent many years traveling to hog shows across the country, where she served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Ohio Duroc Association.

Ruth Ann is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Tom) Schlarb, granddaughter, Kim (Nick) Miller, Cambrea and Ethan Schlarb, great-grandchildren Mason and Lexi Miller, sister-in-law Mary Lou Overholt, and brother-in-law, Larry Overholt. She leaves behind several beloved nieces and nephews who will fondly remember her kindness and steady presence.

Along with her husband, parents, and in-laws-Ransom and Thelma Overholt; she was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Todd; sister in-law, Sandra Overholt; brother in laws, Jim Overholt, and Dewey Todd.

The family would like to thank the nurses, physicians, and staff of Pomerene Hospital and Hospice of Millersburg who provided kind, loving, care.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Given- Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11:00 am with Pastor John Bramley officiating to celebrate Ruth Ann’s life and the legacy of love, service, and devotion she leaves behind. Burial will take place at Fairfield Cemetery in West Lafayette.

Donations may be made to Hospice of Millersburg or West Lafayette United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-pasileyfh.com.