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Ruth Barron Obituary

Ruth A. Barron, born and raised in Gary, Indiana passed away on Saturday August 8th, 2015. Ruth lost her battle with cancer at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Ruth was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and retired from NIPSCO after working there for over 30 years. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, John A. and Ruth L. Barron, sister Michelle Barron. Ruth leaves behind son, Kirk Barron, daughter in-law, Erika Barron, grandson, Caleb Barron; siblings, Rita Magee, John A. Barron Jr., William Barron Sr., Cynthia Cochran, Charles Barron, and Adrienne Barron and a host of loving uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral will be held for Ruth on Friday August 21st at 2 PM at the Saints Home Church of God in Christ on 833 East 21st Avenue. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Aug. 20, 2015.

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September 16, 2015

Cynthia, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family have our sympathy and condolences.

Fred & Jodi Moore,
your neighbors

Nykula Gilliam

September 10, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Gregory Myrick

August 22, 2015

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom, Ruth. You have my condolences and my Prayers!

Michael DeNeal

August 22, 2015

MISS YOU MUCH "Baby" RUTH! LOVE ALWAYS!!!

Minietta Nelson

August 21, 2015

To Cynthia, Rita and the Barron Family,

Sorry to hear about the lost of your love one. May God comfort you during this time of bereavement.

August 21, 2015

May the Lord of all comfort, comfort your hearts. We will continue to Keep the Barron Family in our prayers.
The Mission Church of Christ Holiness

Tina Leach

August 21, 2015

Sorry for your loss Cynthia, may God be with you.

Keith Hicks

August 21, 2015

You will always live in our hearts
Love your cousin and family

Shirley Payne

August 21, 2015

To The Family of Ruth Barron. My sincere condolence for your loss. Ruth & I went to high school & graduated together. I didn't work with her, yet, saw her all the time at NIPSCO. She's one of the nicest person I've ever known. May you find comfort in the Peace of God!

Sonjha Crawford

August 21, 2015

Sending my condolences to the Barron family.

Barbara Ivery - Smith

August 20, 2015

Barron Family -There are no goodbyes for she will always be in your hearts. Baby Ruth...

August 20, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss ,Praying for your family , Charles and Cynthia you have my deepest condolence , ( Ernestine Gousby Strickland ) love you guys ,

August 20, 2015

My condolences to Barron Family. Ken Malone Class of 71.

Deborah Weiss

August 20, 2015

So sorry

Hazel Lyles

August 20, 2015

Time and prayer are the keys to healing pain.....I offer you both.

August 20, 2015

We went to school (Roosevelt Class of 1971) with Ruth and lived in the same neighborhood. Family, you have our sincere condolences in your loss. Francis, (Sherryle Chanel Bowden) Woods

August 20, 2015

My deepest condolences to Ruth's son, Kirk, daughter-in-law, Erika, grandson, Caleb, and all of Ruth's family.

Nancy Blair

Patricia (Richards) Hauser

August 20, 2015

I graduated with Ruth from Roosevelt High School, class of 1971 and also worked with her at NIPSCO until 1979. I am sorry for your loss. She will be fondly remembered.

August 20, 2015

TO THE FAMILY OF RUTH; MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS. WE WENT TO JR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER. AND WORKED TOGETHER AT NIPSCO. WILL BE MISSED. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU. ROSEMARY JOHNSON-DORRIS

Elois Garner

August 20, 2015

To the family of Ruth: All of you have my sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one. I worked with Ruth at NIPSCO for 30 years and remember her as being very professional and quiet. I am truly sorry to hear of her passing but glad she's resting in the arms of our Savior. Rest in Paradise Ruth.

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