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Ruth Maxwell Obituary

Ruth Ann Maxwell

ROSEVILLE: Ruth Ann Maxwell, 88, of Roseville, went into the arms of her Lord at 6:00 a.m. Monday, February 20, 2012 at Adams Lane Care Center. She was born on May 1, 1923 in Roseville. She was a lifelong resident of Roseville. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Roseville. She enjoyed spending her time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Connie (Galen) Thompson and Sherry (Jim) Murphy both of Zanesville; two sons, Ted (Frances) Maxwell of Zanesville and Kurt Maxwell of Wooster; six grandchildren, Cam Thompson, Tammy Roush, Teddy Maxwell, Heidi Garrett, Shana Laubscher, and Heather Hittle; seven great-grandchildren, Cory and Keely Roush, Alex and Wade Garrett, Allie and Sydney Clark, and Renner Hittle; two sisters, Mary Smith of Duncan Falls and Sue Jenkins of Zanesville; one brother, Tom Williams of Roseville; one brother-in-law, Jim Maxwell of Roseville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Maxwell; her parents, Erle T. and Mabel Wahl Williams; one sister, Donna Launder; two infant daughters.

Calling hours will be held from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at William Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 5765 Gladstone Dr., White Cottage. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the funeral home. Pastor Alex Brown officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The family wishes to thank the staff at Adams Lane Care Center for their kindness and care.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Recorder from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 2012.

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Steve & Linda Seibert

February 23, 2012

Kurt, Ted and family, We are sorry for your loss

Kathy (Grant) Bradley

February 23, 2012

Sherry, Connie, Ted, Kurt and families,
I was so sorry to read about the loss of your Mother. She always made me feel so welcome in your home when we were playing. I remember playing in the breezeway and having so much fun. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of your during this difficult time.

Ron & Cindy Sowers

February 22, 2012

To Tammy, Connie & family. We are so sorry for the loss of your grandmother & mother. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Sue (Dozer) Burns

February 22, 2012

Connie, Tom and Families - My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Ruth was a
special lady and always had a smile. Sh would generally sit 1-2
pews in front of me at church. She will be missed by many.

Linda Beach

February 22, 2012

Connie,Sherry & Families,
Prayers go out to you . Ruth was such a loving woman, so full of spirit and wit. Each day when I entered her room she would give
me a smile and I knew my day would be filled with laughter and love .Sometimes she would forget my name, but never my face. I will miss her so much. There is now a new angel in heaven. God be with you. Edna ( Linda)

February 21, 2012

Ted and Kurt and Family
Sorry for your loss.
Butch and Jan Friedrich

February 21, 2012

Our heartfelt sympathy. Ruth was a very special lady.
Dave & Carole (Cooper) Sowards

Melissa Rice

February 21, 2012

We're all going to miss you Aunt Ruth.

GUY & PAT McCONNELL

February 21, 2012

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU.
GUY & PAT McCONNELL
GIBSONTON, FLORIDA

Carolyn Mcnerney DeSarro

February 21, 2012

Kurt and family, thoughts and prayers are with you! God bless you all.

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