Ruthanna “Ruth” J. Jones, 89, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026. She was born April 16, 1936 in Conneaut, the daughter of Carl and Bertha (Rought) Myers.
Ruth worked as a baker at Giant Eagle in Conneaut and Ashtabula for thirteen years, retiring in 1996 and was a sales associate for Avon for many years. She was a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary in Conneaut, The Bakers Union #19, enjoyed doing word puzzles, making latchet hooked rugs, cooking, baking, and making easter candy for her children.
Survivors include her husband Charles Jones of Jefferson; children Korenna “Korky” (John) Koren of Savanah, TN, Theresa (Bill) Grigger of Parma, OH, Michele DeForrest of Conneaut, OH, Tina (Adam) Baum of Las Cruces, NM, Candace “Candy” (Tim) Johnston of Conneaut, OH, Jeanette (Dave Bodnar) DeForrest of Elizabeth, PA and a son Stranford “Stan” (Susan Nipple) DeForrest of Dublin, OH; step-daughters Mary Ramaley of Conneaut, OH and Sarah (Bob) Brown of Polk, OH and step-sons Adam (Dorene) Jones of Williamsfield, OH and Scott (Mary) Jones of Ashtabula, OH; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and more distant relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Patricia Myers, Mildred Ridello, Georgia Roberts, and Caroline Mullen; brothers Charles and John Myers; stepson Lynn Jones.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 at the funeral home.
Burial will take place in East Conneaut Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family, C/O Charles Jones.
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