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Ruth V. O'Laughlin

Ruth V. O'Laughlin

  • October 31, 1921 - February 6, 2012
  • Dayton, Ohio
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“Your sweet smile will be missed by us all. I'm praying for God to comfort your family. ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Missie Hix - Yorba Linda, CA

“Until we meet again. It's never goodbye ....Love Gwen ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Gwendolyn - Dayton, OH - friend

“May the best of you always be apart of me. I will miss making you laugh and seeing you smile. You will forever live in my heart and memories. I will...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Rachel Wetz - Dayton, OH

“The best memory we can share happened on Thanksgiving 2011. The family had gathered at grandmas house for dinner. Ruth enjoyed dinner and afterward...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Family patrick & Anna - moraine, OH

“To the family of Ruth she was a wonderful person. She was loved by all. I will miss her and her thoughfulness of others she was a true friend and...Read More » ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Sharon & Doug McPherson - OH

“Ruth we will miss you! May God bless and comfort the family and friends we love you guys. ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Charles & Lisa Swankhaus - OH


O'Laughlin, Ruth V.

Age 90 of Dayton, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen C. and Bessie (Spray) Howland; all of her siblings; her husband, Francis; son, James Francis; son-in-law, Ron Williamitis; and step-grandson, Michael Scott Blough.

Survived by 3 sons, Joseph (Mary), Patrick (Anna), Thomas (Connie); 1 daughter, Debra Williamitis; 1 daughter-in-law, Pamela O'Laughlin; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; special friend, Alberta Sauer; and many more dear friends and family members.

Ruth was a graduate of Trotwood-Madison High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a W.A.C. Special thank you to Ruth's grandson James and his wife Kim for making it possible to keep Ruth at her home during her final days.

A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday evening with a Mass of Christian Burial starting at 1:00 PM Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 all at Rogers' Funeral Home, 110 W. Main St., Trotwood, OH 45426. Interment will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420, in memory of Ruth.