Ruth Elizabeth Kellogg

Ruth Elizabeth Kellogg, 88, of Minerva, passed away Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 at Great Trail Care Center surrounded by her family.

Ruth was born in Irondale, OH on December 5, 1923, a daughter of the late Bessie (Crowe) Murphy and Harvey Grafton.

Ruth was a graduate of Irondale High School. She was a member of Minerva United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist Women holding many offices over the years. She was a member of the Don V. Cross American Legion Post 357 Auxiliary where she served on the selection committee for Buckeye Girls State. Ruth also was active with the Minerva Community Meals Program.

She worked at Minerva Wax Paper for 31 years retiring in 1989.

Ruth is survived by a daughter, Karen (Thomas) Nolan, of Canton; three sons Gary (Lynne) Kellogg, of Atlanta, GA; Robert (Jackie) Kellogg, of Palm City, FL; Bruce (Linda) Kellogg, of Malvern; a step son, David (Cecilia) Kellogg, of New Galilee, PA; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Clifford in 1966, step-father, Charles Murphy, two infant sons, a daughter Brenda Dean, two brothers Robert J. Grafton, Charles Murphy, two sisters, Dorothy Dearth, and Pauline Murphy.

Funeral Services will be held at the Minerva United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 5th, 2012 with Rev. Dale Thomas officiating. Calling hours will be held Sunday 6 - 8 p.m. at the Minerva United Methodist Church. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Minerva United Methodist Church, 204 N. Main St. Minerva, OH 44657

Friends may express condolences at our website:www.bartleyfuneralhome.com.

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