Ruth B. Heckathorn Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 25, 2026, at the age of 102, Ruth B. Heckathorn of Forest, Ohio passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth B. Heckathorn to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William H. Ulrich and Fannie B. Ulrich (Huff Fox); her husband Richard Anson Heckathorn; and her siblings, Harold Ulrich (Ruth), Gerald Ulrich (Mildred) and Irene Spitler (Ward).
She is survived by: her children, Ronald L. Heckathorn (Marcia), Marion, Gary R. Heckathorn (Susan), Carol L. Kear (Rex) and Forest; her adoptive daughter Ruth Toni Breidenbach (Forest); her grandchildren, Michelle Rooper (Scott), Keren Heckathorn of Charlottville, VA, David Heckathorn (Kayla), Solon, Rachel Schreck (Joe), Sarah Kear and Amber Didion (Scott); and her great grandchildren, Layne Rooper, Katherine, Lily, Violet Heckathorn, Micah and Emerson Ruth Schreck.
Memorial contribution may be made to Wharton First Church of God or Wyandot Memorial Hospice in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843.
