Ruth A Mathena Obituary
The memory of Ruth A Mathena of Ocala, Florida, who passed away on March 12, 2026 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth A Mathena to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gladys Balboni (Bessett) and Hubert Balboni; her daughter Debbie; and her siblings-in-law, Patricia Balboni and Jay Mathena.
She is survived by: her husband Jack B. Mathena; her brothers, Hubert Balboni and Michael Balboni (Debbie); her brother-in-law Lynn Mathena (Kim); her son-in-law Ronald J. Linkous; her granddaughters, Casey Nichols (Wayne) and Brittany Nitsch (Adam); and her great grandchildren, Brayden Nichols and Madelyn Nichols.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting to honor Ruth with memorial donations to American Cancer Society, St. Jude Research Hospital, or the Wounded Warrior Project.
