Ruth Bollenbacher

Ruth J. Bollenbacher, 88, passed away early Monday, September 2, 2013 at the Laurels of Shane Hill. She was born in Coldwater, Ohio on March 3, 1925 to Albert and Golda Grier Hassan. Ruth graduated high school from Celina Schools in 1944. She married Jerome Bollenbacher on January 18, 1947 and celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her family dearly. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and crafting. She will be remembered as being a fantastic cook. Ruth was a member of St. Paul's UCC, Rockford, where she was a member of the Womens' Fellowship. Throughout her life, she served as a 4-H Advisor and belonged to the Tri-Township Neighbors Local Farm Bureau Council.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Jerome and four daughters, Kathy (Dave) Taylor of Rockford; Lois (Jerry) Cox of Spencerville; Cinda (Doug) Pontsler of Monclova and Peg (Dave) Painter of Pitsburg. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Dietsch, Nikki (Mike) Etzler, Kristi (Roger) Voisard, Matthew Taylor, Timothy (Natalie) Cox, Jared (Jamie) Cox, Andrea Pontsler, Ryan (Sarah) Pontsler, Aaron Pontsler, Abby (Grant) Burgess and Cora Painter. Ruth was blessed with ten great-grandchildren.

Two brothers, Paul and Russell Hassan preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's United Church of Christ on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Jerry A. Flueckiger officiating. Friends may call on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford and 1 hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Burial will be in St. Paul's UCC Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to St. Paul's United Church of Christ or Hospice of Community Health Professionals, Celina, Ohio.