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Ruth M. Wise

Passed 6/20/2026

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Obituary For Ruth M. Wise

On June 20, 2026 our beloved mother, Ruth Margaret Wise, 98, went home to Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ruth was a long-time Steubenville resident, recently residing in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ruth was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother as well as a friend to all.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Ruth Myers, and her siblings, Leota Myers, Lloyd Myers and Helen Myers. Her husband of 50 years, the love of her life, John C. Wise, also preceded her passing.

Ruth Margaret is survived by daughter Nancy L. Clendenen (Dan) and son John C. Wise Jr. (Linda), four grandchildren Moira Losch, Breanna Zack, John R. Wise and Kelly Janisch, as well as seven great-grandchildren.

Ruth Margaret grew up on a dairy farm in Unity, Ohio. She attended Kent State University to become an educator like her mother and older sister. There she met her future husband, John, who had recently returned from WW II service. Ruth was a retired teacher who worked primarily as a 5th-grade teacher in the Steubenville City Schools. She loved her students and spent hours planning fun lessons and activities for them. Ruth was also a proud 75-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

A daughter of the Great Depression, the simple pleasures in life brought the greatest joy to Ruth Margaret. Bird watching, family vacations, picnics, wildflowers, sunny days, searching for four-leaf clovers, a Sunday drive in the country, or an ice cream cone with her family made her day! She will be remembered as always affectionately reminding her children to “keep your mind on business” and “get your act together!”

A private graveside ceremony will be held at Union Cemetery.

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  • 06/25/2026

    Paul Zelich

    I want to express my condolences to the Wise family. Mrs. Wise was my 5th grade teacher at Harding when it held grades kindergarten through 8th grade, a fine building and citadel of learning. She was a stern teacher with a strong sense of proprietary who told me that a gentleman should always open a door for a lady and remove his hat in her presence. We need more teachers today of character like Mrs. Wise instilling proper values in our young students. Paul Zelich

  • 06/24/2026

    Judith Wise Kennedy

    We are so sorry for your loss! This is a very difficult time. I wish I was around to console you more. Just know that the Lord will be with you through this time. I remember my times with Nancy. We had a special bond. Just know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. 🙏🙏

  • 06/24/2026

    Calvin Wise

    John and Nancy so sorry to hear about Mom praying for all the family that God will comfort you during this loss. What a blessing to have lived to age 98 . Many good memories from our younger days. Calvin & Dorothy Wise

  • 06/24/2026

    Keith J. Wise

    Aunt Ruth as we called her, was of that "greatest generation." I remember the family get togethers at Grandmother Mattie's home. John Jr. and Nancy and their families will be in our prayers at Aunt Ruth's passing. Dr. Keith J. and Sharon Wise- St. Louis, Michigan

  • 06/24/2026

    Dianne Wise

    John and Nancy, So sorry for your loss. Aunt Ruth was one of a kind.. She will be missed.I have memories of her and Uncle John. God Bless you and your family.Dianne

  • 06/24/2026

    Dianne Wise

    John and Nancy so sorry for your loss Aunt Ruth was a memory I remember.I was just talking about her the other day and wondered how she was. God Bless you at this time.Love Dianne

  • 06/22/2026

    Valerie Reda

    My deepest condolences to the Wise family! Mrs. Wise was my fifth grade teacher at Garfield elementary school in 1970 and she was one of my very favorite teachers! Rest in Paradise, Mrs. Wise 🙏🏻

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