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1937
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2016
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Ruth May Obituary
She was born April 2, 1937, in Williamson, W.Va.
She was a seamstress for Safety First Clothing and Equipment for 15 years and a care coordinator at Heartland of Mentor.
She is survived by her son, Mike (Terry); sister, BettyJo Rose (Herb Jr.); special cousin of Jim Grimmett (Karen) of Ft. Myers, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Jr.; parents, Clarence Collins and Opal Maynard; and brother, Clarence Jr. (Bud).
Services are Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Vito-Nero Funeral Home, 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Heights (2 Blocks South of Rockside). Family will receive friends from 6 until time of service.
Arrangements were handled by Blessing Cremation Center 440-352-8100 www.BlessingCremation.com
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Tom McNamara
April 3, 2016
without a doubt- the best influence I've ever had in my life I will pray for you daily-
Mike May
February 10, 2016
You were the best mom a son could ask for. Life will never be the same without as I feel I have a piece of my heart missing for which I can never get back. I miss you and will always love you forever. Your loving son Mike
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