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Ruth Bolitho Obituary
She was born on April 8, 1940 in Massillon and was a daughter of the late Thomas Littlefield and Helen Kuthan Mayberry. Ruth Ann was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary Bolitho on October 2, 2024 and her brother, Jim Littlefield.
Ruth Ann and her husband owned and operated the Gateway House in Wilmot and Winesburg Collectables. She was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Massillon, and in her spare time, she enjoyed traveling.
Ruth Ann is survived by her sons, Derrick (Connie) Bolitho of Beach City, Mark (Brenda) Bolitho of Wilmot; brothers, Earl Littlefield of New Philadelphia, David Littfiled of Marietta; sister, Susan (Sam) Davis of Massillon; step sister, Patricia Pentz of Pennsylvania; grandson, Ryan (Jade) Bolitho and two great grandchildren, Kane and Kori.
Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Strasburg. Private family services will be held at a later date.
140 S. Bodmer Ave., Strasburg, OH 44680
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