Ruth Ann Stiltner

Ruth Ann Stiltner obituary, Bellville, OH

Ruth Ann Stiltner

Ruth Stiltner Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 24, 2025.
Ruth Ann Stiltner, age 81, of Utica, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 21, 1943, in Shirley, West Virginia, to the late Amity and Susie (McGeorge) Griffin.
Ann worked at TRW for over 25 years and retired from there. She met many lifelong friends and enjoyed meeting new people. Ann loved collecting knick-knacks and displayed them for her guests to see and enjoy. She enjoyed dancing and being with friends, but most of all she loved being around her family and grandkids.
Ann is survived by her husband, Harry Stiltner; children, Leonard (Patty) Pratt Jr, Dreama Pratt (Bill) Thompson; a daughter-in-law, Carol Pratt; step son Randy (Renae) Stiltner; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Bobby Griffin; sisters, Lucille Bailey and Sandy (Junior) Underwood; several nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Ann is preceded in death by her son, Kevin Pratt; and numerous siblings.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
The Snyder Funeral Homes in Mount Vernon are honored to serve the family of Ruth Ann Stiltner.
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