Ruth Hanawalt
Jan 27, 1925 - Nov 12, 2024January 27, 1925 - November 12, 2024
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Ruth Hanawalt
Jan 27, 1925 - Nov 12, 2024January 27, 1925 - November 12, 2024
Place of birth
Green, OH
Most recently lived in
Sagamore Hills, OH
Ruth's favorite hobbies
Ruth loved reading, traveling, genealogy, and making new friends.
Ruth's family
Ruth is survived by sister Lois Elston, sons Larry Hanawalt, Paul Hanawalt, Don Hanawalt, and daughter Janice Williams. She had 9 grandchildren including deceased grandchild Jesse Hanawalt. Her grandchildren gifted her with 13 great grandchildren. Deceased family members include husband Gerald Hanawalt, father Harold Allen, mother Mary Case Hoskins. and brother Kenneth Allen.
Favorite bands and musical artists
Ruth loved all music including Big Band. Her favorite song was “Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darren.
College attended
She postponed her life long ambition to become a Registered Nurse opting to become a fine homemaker and raise her 4 children. In 1967, Ruth attended Cuyahoga Community College and at age 44, she fulfilled her dream of becoming a registered nurse. She graduated as class valedictorian in 1969, the same year her youngest son graduated from high school. Her chosen field was in drug and alcohol rehabilitation where she dedicated her life for 20 years.
Ruth loved nothing more than
Playing the piano while her family gathered around her to sing.
Places Ruth traveled to
Ruth’s travels took her to Britain with a side trip to Northern Ireland to meet cousins. She traveled to Israel and other middle eastern countries, some Aegean Islands, and Greece to follow in St Paul’s footsteps.
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Interesting facts about Ruth
Ruth was an ordained elder and an ordained Deacon in The Presbyterian Church, USA. Her churches included Kinsman Presbyterian Church, East Cleveland Presbyterian Church, and Willoughby Presbyterian Church.
Obituary
Ruth Allen Hanawalt, born on January 27, 1925, in Green, Ohio, passed away on November 12, 2024, in Sagamore Hills, Ohio. Ruth was a dedicated mother to her four children and a passionate individual who embraced life with vigor and warmth.
Ruth's journey was marked by her love for reading, traveling, genealogy, and making new friends. She had a particular passion for music, with a fondness for Big Band tunes. Her favorite song, "Mack the Knife" by Bobby Darin, resonated with her joyful spirit.
Despite postponing her lifelong ambition to become a Registered Nurse to raise her family, Ruth fulfilled her dream at the age of 44 when she graduated as valedictorian from Cuyahoga Community College in 1969, the same year her youngest son graduated from high school. She devoted the next 20 years of her life to working in drug and alcohol rehabilitation, where her compassion and dedication made a lasting impact.
Ruth was also an ordained elder and deacon in The Presbyterian Church, USA, serving at Kinsman Presbyterian Church, East Cleveland Presbyterian Church, and Willoughby Presbyterian Church.
Ruth loved to visit new destinations, and her travels took her to various countries, including Britain, Israel, Italy, Greece, where she followed in the footsteps of St. Paul, and Northern Ireland, where she visited cousins in County Cork, enriching her life with experiences and connections to her heritage.
Ruth cherished moments spent playing the piano, surrounded by her family as they sang together, creating memories that will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and a zest for life that will be remembered by all who knew her.
Ruth is survived by sister Lois Elston, sons Larry Hanawalt, Paul Hanawalt, Donald Hanawalt, and daughter Janice Williams. Her children provided her with 9 grandchildren including deceased grandson Jesse Hanawalt. Her grandchildren have gifted her with 13 great grandchildren. Deceased family members include husband Gerald Hanawalt, Father Harold Allen, Mother Mary Case Hoskins, and brother Kenneth Allen.
Past ceremonies
Celebration of Life
We are aiming for a celebration of life sometime in August. Ruth's ashes will be buried alongside her husband Gary in the Kinsman, Ohio cemetery. There is nothing finalized but we will probably pick a place in Kinsman to gather.
Date not set
Kinsman, Ohio
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Born on January 27, 1925
Green, OH
Passed away on November 12, 2024
Sagamore Hills, OH