GENEVA —
Mary Jane Ruhl, age 91, a resident of Geneva, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.
Born August 22, 1920, in Geneva, she was the daughter of Lucile (Daniels) and Roscoe G. Casselman. On May 19, 1943, she married John H. Ruhl.
Mary Jane worked as a secretary at Geneva Metal Wheel, Geneva United Methodist Church, Spencer Elementary School and as a Deputy Registrar for the Department of Motor Vehicles in Geneva.
She was an active member of Geneva First United Methodist Church, serving as financial secretary, editor of The Communicator and various other committees. She was a volunteer at Geneva Memorial Hospital and a member of TOPS.
Her joys in life were her family and friends. She enjoyed reading and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan.
During her lengthy illness, Mary Jane was lovingly and compassionately cared for by Hospice of the Western Reserve, Comfort Keepers and Ashtabula Regional Home Health Service. The family expresses their gratitude to the caregivers for the care that she received.
She is survived by her husband John “Jack” H. Ruhl of Geneva; daughters, Lynn (Takis) Larentzos and Janice (Wayne) Musolf, both of Warren, Ohio, and Marjorie “Jodie” Ruhl of Lakewood, Ohio; grandchildren, Litsa (Geno) Rubino and Maria (Savas) Magiassos of Warren, James Larentzos of Rosedale, Md., Jaclyn (Charlie) Lambis of Greensboro, N.C., and Wade (Rachel Greathouse) Musolf and Michael (Kirsten) Musolf of Warren;
nine great-grandchildren; sister, Martha (Casselman) Wilk of Willoughby Hills, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard D. Casselman; and great-grandson, Jazper Musolf.
Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 1st, at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, Ohio, and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church prior to the Service.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2nd, at Geneva First United Methodist Church, 89 S. Broadway, Geneva, Ohio. Final resting place will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Memorial Fund, Geneva First United Methodist Church, 89 S. Broadway, Geneva, Ohio 44041.
Arrangements by THE BEHM FAMILY FUNEREAL HOMES of Geneva. Obituary and condolences at www.behmfuneral.com and starbeacon.com.
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