Ruth L. Shanower, 98, of Conneaut, passed away Saturday February 11, 2017 at Lake Pointe.  She was born May 13, 1918 of West Springfield, Pa to John & Lois (Skinner) Wright.  Ruth worked for Astatic Corp as a tester retiring in 1988. 

She was a member of United Church of Christ, on the diaconate board at the church, Member of the Eastern Star Rose Chapter # 22 where she was Past Matron in 1970. She volunteered for Brown Memorial Hospital gift shop. Ruth enjoyed crocheting, history, loved being with her family especially the little ones.  

Survivors include her son, William (Ann) Karnuth of Mt. Juliet, TN; grandchildren, Doug (Nancy) Jones of Conneaut, James (Kim) Jones of Lake City, PA, Lorinda (Chris) Wilcox of Allison Park, PA Sherry (Alan) Vermilye of Mt. Juliet, TN, Julie  Hayes, of Mt. Juliet, TN, step grandchildren, Dr. Greg (Suzanne) Shanower; great-grandchildren, Zane, Maddie, Olivia, Emma Vermilye and Abby Kendle, Ean & Emile Wilcox; step great-grandchildren, Benjamin & Marissa Shanower, Jessica & Luke (Missy) Rohler; great-great grandchild, Jax Vermilye & Step great great- grandchildren, Logan, Gavin, Dominic Rohler. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, LeRoy; daughter, Mary Jones; sisters, Charlotte Pratt and Marge Anderson; step son Aldon Shanower.  

Funeral service will be held Thursday at 12:30 February 16, 2017 at the Marcy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, where family will receive friends from 11:00 until time of service.

Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.  

Family suggest memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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