Ruth Eileen Kenny, of Delray Beach FL and formerly of Paris OH, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 in the Delray Beach Medical Center, Delray Beach FL. Ruth was born in Gallipolis OH on April 9, 1926, the daughter of the late Ernest W and Rachael Beatrice (Blazer) Day.

Ruth worked as a Postmaster at the Paris and Minerva Post Offices. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees; president of the Canton Chapter and National Vice-President. She was also President of the State of Ohio Postmasters. Ruth was a long-time member of the Paris Israel Church where she was superintendent of Sunday Schools.

Ruth is survived by a daughter Terry (Louis) Pertile of Delray Beach FL; 2 daughter-in-laws, Pam Kenny of Alliance and Linda Kenny of Indianapolis IN; eight grandchildren: Alan (Julie) Kenny of Fisher IN, Todd (Heather) Kenny of Canton GA, Robert Kenny of Minerva, Julie Kenny of Aurora, Shanna (Chris) Moss Charron of Indianapolis IN, Courtney (Earl) Finley of Indianapolis IN; Michael (Tara) Kenny of Alliance, & Brande (Alayn) Gonzalez of Boca Raton FL; twelve great grandchildren: Lauren, Rachel, Jack, Payton, Lex, Aubrie, Devon, Tyler, Logan, Chase, Jadyn, Autumn; 1 great-great grandchild, Keimani; and a sister, Thelma Eblin of Columbus, formerly of Gallipolis.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L Kenny; 2 sons, Rodger Alan and Stephen Michael Kenny; and brothers: Lawrence, Roy, George, Harley, Charles, Lee (Lebo), Frank, and Palmer.

Funeral services will be held at the Bartley Funeral Home, 205 West Lincoln Way, Minerva, on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11 AM with Pastor Alan Lamb of the Paris Israel Church officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery. Calling hours will be held, Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Bartley Funeral Home from 4 to 8 PM and 1 hour prior to the funeral service.