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Ruth Pio passed away, 82, on November 25, 2014, after battling some recent health issues. Ruth was a loving mother and grandmother and she loved hosting family dinners every Sunday. Ruth was a caring and giving individual who was very active at St Clement Catholic Church and donated her time to countless causes. In earlier years, Ruth was an avid bowler where she served as secretary for her league for many years. In addition, she was very active at the Toledo Elks Lodge where she served as President of the Emblem Club. Ruth was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Mercy School of Nursing, St Louis University, BSN, Mary Mance College, MA, and MCO, MSN. She taught nursing at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing, Flower Hospital School of Nursing, and Mercy College of Ohio, where she was an Assistant Professor Nursing Emeritus. Ruth was the Assistant Vice President of Nursing at Flower Hospital until retirement.
Ruth was preceded in death by parents, Helen and Alton Mohr; husband, Jack; grandson, Christopher; sisters, Helen Barford (Tom), Jeanne McAllister (Fred), Eileen Schaefer (Bert), Grace Scherting (Harry), Sister Mary Helen Rita Mohr SND; brothers, Father Donald E. Mohr, Richard Mohr (Molly); son-in-law, Ben Baldwin, and brother-in-law, Dan Shanahan. She is survived by children, Jack, Mary Baldwin, Tim (Nichole), and Lois Brown; brother, John Mohrl; sister, Sue Shanahan; 14 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors at Ansberg West Funeral Home from 2-8 p.m. on December 1, 2014, with Scripture reading at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on December 2, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Clement Church. Celebrant will by Father Michael O. Brown and Father Frances Speier. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Ohio. Contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sister Brigid Danaher
December 7, 2014
Prayers and sympathy to the family. I knew Ruth from st Clement's and Mercy Hospital. She was truly a great and caring nurse.
Timothy Pio
December 2, 2014
Thank you all for your kind words about my mom. She was also my mentor when I started nursing school and I will always be honored that I was her son!
Joanne Hines
December 2, 2014
She was my nursing instructor at Mercy College. She was greatly respected and full of knowledge. Prayers for your family.
Toledo Elks Lodge #53 B.P.O. Elks
December 2, 2014
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
Donald Blank Family
December 1, 2014
To the Pio Family,
I knew your mom because your dad used to work with my dad on the fire department. Your mom was gracious to come to my mother's funeral last year. She sounds to be quite an accomplished and respected person, and you should be proud of her. Sending you sympathy and prayers, and wishing you peace in the days to come. I'm sorry that I could not come to the funeral home as I am reading her obituary late in the evening.
Barb Blank for the
Donald Blank Family
December 1, 2014
To the Pio Family,
We met your mom since your dad worked with our dad on the fire department. Your mom was kind enough to come to my mom's funeral last year. She sounds like a very accomplished woman, and you should be proud of her. Sending sympathy and wishing you peace in the days to come.
Barb Blank for the
Linda (Frey) Knerr
December 1, 2014
I remember being in awe of your mom an RN a "real nurse". She was my first nurse role model. She even helped me get my first job. My parents continued to talk about her being a fine neighbor. You will all be in my prayers.
Anita Boardman Bersticker
November 29, 2014
One of my favorite instructors at Flower Hospital School of Nursing. Not only did she teach nursing, but she taught us about life. I am so grateful to her for her knowledge and kindness. My condolences to her family.
Jack Koechley
November 29, 2014
Many,many years ago,my wife (Joan) graduated from nursing school with Ruth, and they became close friends, and I was introduced to Jack and Ruth.Ruth was a fine lady. She will be missed by all who knew her. Im sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.
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