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Ruth Kerr

10/31/1935 - 6/8/2026

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Obituary For Ruth Kerr

Ruth Kerr, 90, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on June 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on October 31, 1935, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ray & Olive Gwynn Penn. Ruth was a graduate of Mingo High School and attended Franciscan University of Steubenville. She was a telephone operator for Ohio Bell and a school teacher for 35 years in the Steubenville City School District.

Ruth is preceded in death by her loving husband William T. Kerr on August 20, 2024; daughter Stacy Kerr Zimish, and three brothers Charles, Earl & Lloyd Penn. Ruth is survived by her children, Tom (Shannon) Kerr & Lisa (James) Vodvarka; eight grandchildren, James Michael & Kristina (Dakota) Vodvarka, Kelsey (John) Moore, Mary (Robbie) Agresta, Zachary, Allie & Zane Zimish, and Tanner Kerr; two great-grandchildren, Gianna Vodvarka & Lincoln Stone.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Private service with Rev. William Westling. Burial at Union Cemetery.

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  • 06/11/2026

    Lisa Kosanovic

    Dear Lisa and Tom and Families, Sending prayers for peace and comfort for the loss of your mother. Memory Eternal.

  • 06/09/2026

    Dakota Stone

    I'm going to miss you so much gram! I love you so very much. - Dakota, kristina, gigi, linc, and benji!

  • 06/09/2026

    Jane Karabaic

    Dear Tom, Shannon, Tanner and Zach, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother/ grandmother. She was a wonderful woman who cared deeply for her family and the students she taught. Let happy memories give you peace. I can't be at the showing because of a prior commitment.

  • 06/09/2026

    Brian Lewis

    Very sorry to hear of your loss. Such a very caring and thoughtful person. Our prayers go out for the family.

  • 06/08/2026

    Cathy Carter

  • 06/08/2026

    Vicki Littlejohn

    To the Kerr family. My heart is broken over the loss of your mother . She and I spent many years teaching at Roosevelt. May God guide your lives without her. The Littlejohn Family

  • 06/08/2026

    Nanci Sullivan

    I taught with Ruth at Roosevelt Elementary in the 1980's and she was the most lovely person and a wonderful teacher. I was a young teacher at the time and she was very helpful and supportive. We laughed together often as did a group of us who enjoyed teaching together there for several years. When I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, she came to a party my family had for me to share in the celebration. I have always thought a lot of her. May she rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to her family.🙏🙏♥️♥️😔

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