Ruth Shorb Rusmisel Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Shorb Rusmisel of Bridgewater, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 4, 2025 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Shorb Rusmisel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Samuel Louis and Ruth Virginia Brown Shelor; her former husband Sterling L. Shorb; her spouse Bobbie S. Rusmisel; her son-in-law David Stuart Hamm; and her siblings, Betty Lee Atkins, Barbara Jones, Geraldine S. Wheeler, Beverly M. Shelor, Joyce Ann Myers and Lewis Shelor.
She is survived by: her children, Sterling "Jerry" Shorb (Carolyn) of Bridgewater, Stephanie Shorb Hamm of Ashland, Don Rusmisel of Bridgewater, James Rusmisel of Harrisonburg, Linda Magalis of McGaheysville and Dale Rusmisel of Harrisonburg. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bridgewater Retirement Community, in her memory.
