Ruth Kunkle

Passed 9/14/2013

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Obituary For Ruth Kunkle

Marjorie R. “Ruth” Kunkle, 86, of Steubenville, Ohio died Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Trinity West. She was born March 8, 1927 in Toronto, Ohio.  Ruth was a secretary for the Steubenville Board of Education.  She was a member of Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, Steubenville Women’s Club and Sweet Adelines.  Ruth enjoyed playing and winning cards with friends and her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed singing songs with her son accompanying her on guitar on the back porch.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Arthur T. “Bill” Kunkle, Jr.; sisters, Barbara Freeland, Virginia Carlson and Beatrice DeAngelis and brothers, Paul Ball and Jack Ball and Al and Gene Criss.  Surviving are her son, Karl W. Kunkle and loving daughter-in-law, Dr. Gay A. Herrington of Pittsburgh, PA; granddaughters Allison K. Kunkle (studying abroad in Denmark) and Katherine Ruth "Unit" Kunkle at home; brother, Pat Criss; sister, Charlene Peterson; sister and brother-in-laws, Shirley Barnett of Steubenville and Capt. Raymond L. Kunkle (USMC, Ret.) of San Clemente, California; nieces, Jan McIntosh, Beth Christopher, Patty Barnett and Lynn Connor and nephews, Charles "Chad" Kunkle and Yiannis Psaroudis.  She was lovingly cared for daily in her final years by Tammy Cyrnanski, Susan, Joann, Patty and others.   Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Tuesday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. and on Wednesday at Bell Chapel United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Proya officiating.  Burial at Fort Steuben. 

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  • 09/03/2024

    sorry to hear of Ruth's passing she was a wonderful woman and a good friend.

  • 09/03/2024

    To the Kunkel Family, We extend our deepest condolences.

  • 09/03/2024

    Knuckle Family, We extend our deepest condolences.

  • 09/03/2024

    Karl, my deepest sympathies in the loss of your Mom. Having just had surgery, I will be unable to pay my respects, but I will keep you in my prayers. May her memory be eternal.

  • 09/03/2024

    Our sympathy to Karl and Ruth's entire family. She has always a part of our pleasant childhood memories. She will be sadly missed.

  • 09/03/2024

    Karl, Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother. May you and your family hold her memory close to your hearts during this time and forever. Know that the thoughts of a friend, from long ago, are with you.

  • 09/03/2024

    We were so sorry to hear about Ruth we will miss her laughter and our little get togethers, she was a wonderful and thoughtful person. Sorry we couldn't be at the funeral we were on vacation. Bob & Arlene Zahniser

  • 09/03/2024

    Karl, Gay, & girls, We are so sorry about the passing of Aunt Ruth. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Aaron, Mindy, Gabe & Isabella

  • 09/03/2024

    sorry to hear of Ruth's passing she was a wonderful woman and a good friend.

  • 09/03/2024

    To the Kunkel Family, We extend our deepest condolences.

  • 09/03/2024

    Knuckle Family, We extend our deepest condolences.

  • 09/03/2024

    Karl, my deepest sympathies in the loss of your Mom. Having just had surgery, I will be unable to pay my respects, but I will keep you in my prayers. May her memory be eternal.

  • 09/03/2024

    Our sympathy to Karl and Ruth's entire family. She has always a part of our pleasant childhood memories. She will be sadly missed.

  • 09/03/2024

    Karl, Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother. May you and your family hold her memory close to your hearts during this time and forever. Know that the thoughts of a friend, from long ago, are with you.

  • 09/03/2024

    We were so sorry to hear about Ruth we will miss her laughter and our little get togethers, she was a wonderful and thoughtful person. Sorry we couldn't be at the funeral we were on vacation. Bob & Arlene Zahniser

  • 09/03/2024

    Karl, Gay, & girls, We are so sorry about the passing of Aunt Ruth. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Aaron, Mindy, Gabe & Isabella

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