Helen Ruth's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in West Union, Ohio

Helen Ruth

February 17, 1936 - December 8, 2025 (89 years old)

West Union, Ohio

Helen Ruth's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in West Union, Ohio

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Lafferty Funeral Home, Inc.

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Helen Ruth

February 17, 1936 - December 8, 2025 (89 years old)

West Union, Ohio

Helen Ruth Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Helen Ruth of West Union, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 89, on December 8, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Helen Ruth or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Henry Osman and Marjorie Maxine Thatcher; her husband Marion Fetters; her son Randy Fetters; and her brother Robert Henry Osman III.

She is survived by: her daughters, Ruth Young (Don) of West Union and Linda Young of West Union; her grandchildren, Michelle Rigdon, Leslie Koehler (Garett), Lindsey Richardson (Sean) and Emily Young; her great grandchildren, Cody, Cory Rigdon, Eli Jones, Abrah Nicholson, Aralyn Koehler and Thaddeus Koehler; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Bethany Baker and Ethan Cobb; Krissy Woolums Cobb (David). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Lafferty Funeral Home (205 S Cherry St, West Union, OH 45693). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lafferty Funeral Home, Inc.



Tue

Dec 16

Visitation

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lafferty Funeral Home
205 S Cherry St, West Union, OH 45693

Tue

Dec 16

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Lafferty Funeral Home
205 S Cherry St, West Union, OH 45693

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