Ruth Souders Essman Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Souders Essman of Wellston, Ohio, who passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Chester Orville Souders and Ruth Mae Leach Souders; and her brothers, Harold "Hebe" (Glenna Souders), Kenneth (Betty Souders) and Dave (Gladys Souders).
She is survived by: her daughters, Pam Ellison (Ed), Bonnie Martin (Bryan) and Tina Nicholson; her grandchildren, Rachel Owrey, Rebecca Joy (Cody), Bryan Martin II, Jason Martin (Kristy), Tiffany Henson (Jonathan), Jeremiah Nicholson (Reba) and Eliza Nicholson (Levi); her stepgrandchildren, Chris Ellison (Jennifer) and Angela Ellison; and her sister-in-law Pat Martindill. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
