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Ruth G. Gump

Passed 12/23/2013

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Obituary For Ruth G. Gump

Ruth G. Gump, 86, of Wintersville, Ohio died Monday, December 23, 2013 at Sienna Woods.  She was born April 14, 1927 in Adrian, WV a daughter of the late Hugh and Thelma A. Waugh Claypole.  Ruth attended Wintersville Church of Christ.  She was also a life member of Women’s Missionary Association of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.  Ruth was a buyer for the Hub Department Store.  She was a member of the Wintersville American Legion Post #557 Auxiliary, Friendship Club and for 45 years the American Red Cross.  Ruth was a Girl Scouts leader for over 53 years.  She attended five national Girl Scouts conventions.  With the Girl Scouts on the national level, she was awarded the Thanks Badge which is the highest honor nationally and was awarded the Black Diamond Award which is the highest regionally.   She was a volunteer for the Ray Laman Christmas Party.  She was preceded in death by her husband John D. Gump whom she married on May 7, 1946 and brother Robert Claypole.  Surviving are her daughter Sheila Riffle of Wintersville, OH; son-in-law Allan Riffle of Wintersville, OH; grandson John Allan Riffle of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and numerous nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Thursday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. where a service will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday with Pastor Imre Gulyas officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to Girl Scouts Troop 4692, c/o Love Wood, 301 Alfred Drive, Wintersville, OH 43953. 

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  • 09/03/2024

    Theresa Czaruk Stotler

    Sheila, my thoughts and prayers are with you May your Mother's Memory Be Eternal

  • 09/03/2024

    Geary Gadomski

    Sheila, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Mother was a wonderful lady. From those earliest days when our familes knew each other in Adrian up through the present when I would visit Ruth we have always had a great relationship. God bless you and your family at this time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Andrea Bell

    Sheila, I am sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Barbara Prekup

    My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your family member. Ruth was one of our women's fellowship members and loved dearly.What an amazing and giving women she was!She always put others first.And when she tol me she would drive to Pittsburgh by herself I really knew she was amazing!! Takes courage to drive on those roads.Truly loved her and she will be missed.

  • 09/03/2024

    Kyle Elder

    Sheila, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Karen Davis

    Sheila, I'm so sorry about the loss of your mom. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Troop 4692

    Sheila and family, Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Ruth was such an inspiration to all of us in the troop. The lessons we learned by her example will stay with us all for the rest of our lives and carry on for years to come. That is the legacy she leaves. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all. Troop 4692 Wintersville Love and Natalie Wood, Summer and Hannah Minger and Penie Young

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