Rita Ruby Obituary
We bid farewell to Rita Ruby of Wheelersburg, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 8, 2025 at the age of 83. Rita touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Ruby to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ossie Ray and Clara Leona Montgomery; her husband Jerry Lee Ruby; her sisters, Dorothy Ann Gilbert and Marilyn Elaine Kaut; her parents-in-law, Clifford "Pete" and Elsie Ruby; and her siblings-in-law, Janet Holcomb (Ruby), Ernie Claxon and Jim Holcomb.
She is survived by: her children, Scott Ruby (Jodi), Todd Ruby (Theresa) of Wheelersburg, Debbie Ruby of Cincinnati and Pete Ruby of Chillicothe; her grandchildren, Corey Ruby (Nicole) of Oak Hill, Mandi Parshall (Michael) of Cincinnati, Andrew Ruby (Cherokee) of Wheelersburg, Sadie Butcher (Ethan) of Minford, Elijah Ruby (Makayla) of Stout, Ellie Swanger (Sam) of Wheelersburg, Hunter Ruby of Wheelersburg, Lane Ruby of Chillicothe and Reagan Ruby of Chillicothe; her great grandchildren, Mason, Parker, Evan Ruby, Liam, Audrey Parshall, Isabella, Jack, William Butcher, Beau, Brennley Ruby and Sutton Ruby; and her siblings-in-law, Danny Gilbert of Circleville, George Kaut of Akron and Teresa Claxon (Ruby) of Florida. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home (6710 Swauger Valley Rd, Minford, OH 45653).