Ruth Ellen Rodgers Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Ellen Rodgers of Steubenville, Ohio, who passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Ruth find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her mother Naomi M. Rodgers Hatcher; and her husband David "Turk" Kelps. She is survived by: her siblings-in-law, Kathy Pavlik (Albert), Kenneth Kelps (Debbie) and Ron Kelps (Susie); and her cousins, Penny Smith and Bobby Sturges. She is also survived by many nieces & nephews.
