Eva Ruth Smith
Eva Ruth Smith, 96, formerly of Radnor, died Saturday evening, October 25, 2008 at Ashley Manor. She was born November 17, 1911 in Union County to the late Verner and Edna (Fryman) Ewing.
She was raised on the family farm near Richwood and graduated from Richwood High School. On February 1, 1932 she married Vincent Smith and he died in October, 1988. They were married 56 years.
Eva was a member of the former Church of Christ in Thompson Twp and later became a member of the Fulton Creek Friends Church. She farmed with her husband in Radnor for most of her life.
She is survived by her son Gene (Roberta) Smith, Galena; granddaughter, Kyla (David) Cologgi, Westerville; a great-grandson Ryan Cologgi of Westerville and numerous nieces and nephews. She had three sisters and one brother, all of whom are deceased.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 3:00 PM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in Shoup (Thompson Twp.) Cemetery. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 PM.
Memorial gifts may be made the Fulton Creek Friends Church.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home