Ruth Turanchik

Ruth Jane (Faught) Turanchik, 94, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Cherith Care Center at Willow Brook in Delaware, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and treasured memories. She was born April 2, 1931 to the late William and Mary (Kunash) Faught in Buffalo, Ohio, the youngest of eight children. She was preceded in death by her siblings Mildred (Sissy) Sklenar, Raymond, Edward (Sonny), Lucille McPeek, Donald, William and Thelma (Jeanne) Kuhar. Ruth graduated from Buffalo High School in 1949. On February 9, 1952, Ruth married the love of her life and partner of nearly seven decades, Bernard “Bernie” Turanchik. They moved to Cleveland as Bernie worked to provide for his new bride. Upon returning to their roots in Guernsey County, they made Pleasant City their home where they were blessed with two daughters. Ruth began work at RCA then NCR before starting their family. Later, she took pride in her position as manager of the Kroger bakery and deli in Cambridge. Ruth’s tireless work ethic and sociable personality touched everyone who worked alongside her.

In 2004, Bernie and Ruth moved to Golf Village in Powell before residing at Story Point Assisted Living to be closer to their growing family.

Ruth’s role as mother, “Nana” (her fond and perhaps most popular moniker assigned to her by her grandchildren and great grandchildren), godmother and friend to many blossomed as she and Bernie shared 68 years of marriage and the joy of their first great grandchild together before his passing on November 21, 2020.Ruth’s grandchildren and great grandchildren were a gift that brought her immense happiness and joy as she adored and doted on each one. Ruth was a warm and welcoming soul who loved entertaining and hosting gatherings for family and friends. Whether baking Slovak delicacies, dancing a waltz or polka, or playing cards, she always brought her infectious charm to the room. While residing at Story Point in her later years, Ruth’s charisma earned her the title of “ambassador” helping newcomers feel at home with her trademark kindness.

Her love for lively discussions, including spirited debates on politics, revealed her sharp wit and passion for meaningful conversations, even to the end. Ruth spent her final two and a half years of life living with her daughter Lori and son-in-law Jeff Blind, where she was surrounded by unwavering love and care by her whole family. Ruth’s bright spirit and love for life will live on in the hearts of everyone she touched. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a proud Nana, a beloved great grandmother, and a dear friend to many. She will be deeply missed but forever cherished for the joy she brought to others, the laughter she shared and the many lives she enriched.

She is survived by her children Jill (Russ) Martin and Lori (Jeff) Blind; her six grandchildren, Nolan Martin, Alexandra (Michael) Roberts, Ashley (Carson) Wilshire, Tyler Blind, Leslie (Cole) Smoot and Adam Blind; seven (soon to be eight) great-grandchildren, Olivia Wilshire, Micki Roberts, Hunter Wilshire, Chloe Roberts, Hadley Smoot and Griffin Wilshire; and many adoring nieces and nephews. 

Friends and loved ones are encouraged to gather and share a story or warm embrace in remembrance of her blessed life. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at: Newcomer Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 10051 Brewster Lane Powell, Ohio 43065 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Ruth to the staff who cared for her during her last days at the Willow Brook Christian Village Cherith Care Center located at 100 Willow Brook Way South, Delaware, Ohio 43015 as part of their upcoming “Christmas Party Fund.”