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Ruth Bair Obituary
BALTIMORE - Ruth Ann Bair, 90 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Baltimore VFW Post 3761 Auxiliary and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She helped and supported her husband Carl "Cub" Bair's activities with the VFW.
Ruth is survived by her daughters, Sherry A. Howell of Baltimore, Ohio and Carla S. Reedy of Huber Heights, Ohio; grandchildren, Brian (Marilyn) Howell, Duane (Cindy) Howell, Jason (Julie) Reedy, and Angela (Matt) Knisely; 10 great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bob Bair and Larry (Donna) Bair all of Baltimore, Ohio, Eileen "Fat" Underwood of Baltimore, Ohio and Pasty (Ralph) Oldaker of Circleville, Ohio and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Carl "Cub" Bair who died in 2015, parents, Paul and Carrie Rudisill, son-in-law, Larry Howell, and brother, Freddie Rudisill.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 207 S. MAIN ST., BALTIMORE, OHIO 43105 with Rev. Jill Dunlap officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may visit Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be given to Trinity United Church of Christ, 105 N. High St., Baltimore, Ohio 43105 in her memory.
To send an online condolence, and sign the guestbook, please visit www.funeralhome.com.
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Johnny & Chris Stauch
August 14, 2019
Sherry, Chris and I are so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. We had a great time and lots of laughs over the years with your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rhonda (Long) Bova
August 13, 2019
Sherry, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. As I remember, she was a spit-fire just like her daughter! Hoping the next few days will pass quickly for you, but with sweet memories.
Kevin and Bonny Calderwood
August 13, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Steve Settich
August 12, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one and I offer my condolences to your family.
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