RUTH CLAIRE ANDERSON
RUTH CLAIRE ANDERSON
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RUTH CLAIRE ANDERSON (nee Michalske), age 98; beloved wife of the late Donald for 63 years; loving mother of Claire Merrill (Gary), Kenneth Anderson (Felicia) and David Anderson (deceased)(Susan); dearest grandmother of Rachel Scott (Cord), Jocelyn Ernsberger (Scott), Dean Anderson (Emily) and Eric Anderson (Samantha); proud great-grandmother of Laremy, Abigail, Alaric, Brennus and Reagan Ernsberger and Declan Anderson; devoted sister of Lois Jerome (Oliver, deceased) and Milton Michalske (Ruth, deceased); treasured aunt, great-aunt and great-grand aunt of many; caring friend and neighbor. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests contributions, in her memory, to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6041 Ridge Rd., Parma, OH 44129. Funeral service at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6041 Ridge Rd., Parma, Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10 a.m. Please meet at church. Interment Lutheran Cemetery. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 from 2-8 p.m.
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5762 Pearl Rd., Parma, OH 44129
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