Lisbon-Ruth Lucille Huff Deichler, 95, with her family by her side, passed away peacefully at 7:10pm, Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Vista Center in Lisbon.Ruth was born October 17, 1921 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Ward Huff and the late Jean (Moore) Huff.She was a lifelong resident of the Hubbard area before moving to Lisbon in 2004. Ruth was a proud member of the 1940 class of Hubbard High School and made a point of attending its class reunions. She attended the 70th and last reunion in 2010. After school, she worked at various food markets in the Hubbard area before getting her dream job in the offices of the Hubbard Banking Company. She left that job to raise her family, and later became a US Census worker, sold Avon, and for many years was a poll worker during the elections.Ruth was raised in the Disciple of Christ Church before becoming a Methodist in 1953. She was a member of the United Methodist Churches in Masury, Hubbard, and Lisbon. Over the years she was very active in her faith serving on various church boards and organizations.Ruth will be forever missed by her children, Edward C. (Joan) Deichler of The Villages, Florida, John A. (Carol) Deichler of Lisbon, Ohio and Sandra (James) Colaluca of Poland, Ohio; grandchildren, Timothy S. Deichler of New Hampshire, Meredith L. Deichler of Columbiana, Ohio, Megan (Thomas) McNear of Lake Tomahawk, Ohio, and Shaun (Chelsea) Hall of Austintown, Ohio and great grandchildren. She is also survived by a cousin, Mary Lou McDowell of West Covina, California, sister-in-law, Marie Pearce of Murrieta, California; and brother-in-law, Albert Yereb of Hermitage, PA.Her husband, C. Edward Deichler, whom she married February 16, 1946, preceded her in death May 18, 2000. She was also preceded in death by two great grandchildren.The family wishes to thank the staff of the Vista Center for their care and support during her stay. The family also suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Lepper Library, 303 East Lincoln Way, Lisbon, Ohio 44432.Funeral services will be held at 11am, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home with Rev. Betsy Schenk officiating. Private burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Hubbard.The family will receive friends from 10am until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home.Friends may also view Ruth's memorial tribute page and express condolences online at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ruth Lucille Deichler please visit our Sympathy Store.
Cemetery Details
Maple Grove Cemetery
Cemetery Lane
Hubbard, OH, 44425
Visitation
MAY 30. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home
215 West Lincoln Way
Lisbon, OH, 44432
elsfh@sbcglobal.net
Funeral Service
MAY 30. 11:00 AM
Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home
215 West Lincoln Way
Lisbon, OH, 44432
elsfh@sbcglobal.net
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