Ruth Clark was born in Ada
Ruth Clark, 92, died on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. at Primrose Retirement Community of Mansfield.
She was born on July 11, 1922, in Ada, Ohio, to Edward and Inez (Asire) Weber who preceded her in death. On March 27, 1948, she was married to Joseph Clark and he preceded her in death on May 23, 2003.
She had previously been employed by the Swift Company and Telegram Office in Lima. She was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church and was a past president of the Women's Fellowship there. She also served as a den mother for the Boys Scouts.
Surviving are two sons: Joe (Dee) Clark of Mansfield and Michael Clark of San Francisco, CA; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Steffanni.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 5, at LaFayette Congregational Christian Church at 201 W. Main Street, LaFayette, with Charles Moeller officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to LaFayette Congregational Christian Church at 201 W. Main Street, LaFayette, Ohio 45859.
Arrangements are by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada
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