RUTH C. WIBRIGHT

1936 - 2015

RUTH C. WIBRIGHT obituary, 1936-2015, Mechanicsburg, OH

RUTH C. WIBRIGHT

1936 - 2015

BORN

1936

DIED

2015

RUTH WIBRIGHT Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2015.
MECHANICSBURG - Ruth C. Wibright, 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.
She was born April 15, 1936 in Woodstock, Ohio, the daughter of Robert H. and Mary G. (Wilson) Cushman.
She was a 1954 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School. She married Charles (Chuck) Wibright Sr. on April 10, 1954. They spent many years traveling before returning to their hometown, where she was co-owner of Mechanicsburg Concrete, Sand and Gravel. She was an active member of her community and faithful member of Church of Our Saviour. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed many years involved with 4-H.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charles "Chuck" Wibright; daughter, Betsy Jane (Matthew) Kovacic of Ravenna; son, Charles "Chip" (Jeanette) Wibright Jr. of Mechanicsburg; grandchildren, Charles R. Wibright III, Catherine Alice (Cassi) Wibright, Ellen Marie Kovacic, David M. Kovacic and Benjamin Kovacic; sisters, Gertrude Leach of London, Lynne Davisson of Cable, Betsy Keys of Marysville and Rita Anderson of Mechanicsburg; brother, James (Peggy) Cushman of Mechanicsburg; sister-in-law, Jane Baker of Sidney; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jeanne Snyder; and brothers, John and Mark Cushman.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 10, in the SKILLMAN, McDONALD & VERNON FUNERAL HOME, 257 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg. Funeral service to Celebrate Ruthie's Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in The Church of Our Saviour, Mechanicsburg, with Rev. Timothy West, Rev. Rick McCracken Bennett and Rev. Charlotte Collins Reed as celebrants.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 56 Main St., Mechanicsburg, OH 43044.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.

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April 14, 2015

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April 10, 2015

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April 9, 2015

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Jacqueline Howley

April 14, 2015

Thinking of you and praying that God give you strength and peace in this time of sorrow. Ruth will be missed.

Pat Paul

April 10, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Cushman and Wibright familes. May Ruth rest in peace.

kim smith

April 9, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kerry & Kim Smith & Family

Roxanne & Michael French

April 9, 2015

Forever in our hearts!!

Tim and Kim Moore

April 9, 2015

Thinking of your family in this time of sorrow.Ruthie was always a friend and so kind to our kids when our young family grew up next to you on Race St. God Bless , she will be missed by many.

Scott Rutan

April 9, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to Chuck, Betsy, Chipper and the entire Wibright family during their time of loss. Ruthie was always a good friend and neighbor to our family while growing up in The Burg.

April 9, 2015

Dear Lynne, Betsy, Rita, James: I only have such good memories of Ruth. So sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you.
Mary Ellen Wiant Jeffries

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