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Elizabeth "Bette" Ruff

Passed 5/19/2008

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Obituary For Elizabeth "Bette" Ruff

Elizabeth “Bette” Ruff, of  Barnesville, OH formerly of Steubenville went to be with her Lord on May 19, 2008.  She was born in Steubenville on November 20, 1917 to Evan and Elizabeth Edwards Hopkins.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 61 years Flavil L. Ruff; brother Thomas W. Hopkins.  Bette had been an active member of Finley United Methodist Church in Steubenville until her move to Barnesville in 2001.  There she attended Barnesville Church of the Nazarene.  She was active in her missionary group at Finley and in the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.  She was known for her dramatic readings at church, school and civic functions throughout the Steubenville area.  Bette leaves her children; Rev. Garry (Nancy) Ruff of Long Beach, MS, Rev. Jerry (Sharon) Ruff of Sicklerville, NJ and Dr. June (Rev. Charles) Leasure of Barnesville, OH; 4 grandchildren; Dr. Paul (Cindy) Ruff, Lori (John) Cripple, Stephanie (Bryce) Hogan and Stephen Ruff; 5 great grandchildren; nephews Larry (Carol) Hopkins and Rev. Ron (Becky) Hopkins; niece Marlene (Tom) Call and nieces and nephews by marriage.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Wednesday from 6-8p.m.  Friends may also call at Finley United Methodist Church on Thursday from 12:30p.m. until time of service at 1:30p.m. with Rev. P. Douglas George officiating.  Burial at Union Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Finley U.M. Church, 958 Lincoln Ave., Steubenville, OH.Offer condolences at www.shorac.com

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  • 09/03/2024

    Larry and Carol

    We may be in Florida, but our hearts are there with you this evening. Our prayers are that you will be strengthened and renewed in the days ahead. We still take "pride and joy" in referring to "Aunt Bette". She was a very special lady and we will miss her.

  • 09/03/2024

    Scott Riether

    With our deepest sympathy at the loss of your mother. God bless and comfort you and your family during this time. Heidi & Edward Bak, Mark & Rachel Riether, Scott Riether, Gail & Frank Buda

  • 09/03/2024

    Tina Lucas

    Dear June and Chuck, Just wanted to let you both know you are in our prayers. We were so sorry to hear of your loss, and know how hard it is to loose someone so near and dear to you. We love you and will keep you lifted up~hang on to Him, He will get you through! love you both, Jerold, Tina and Sadie

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