Ruth L. Hartsock

Ruth L. Hartsock, 89, of Paulding, died at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Country Inn Enhanced Living Center.

She was born October 6, 1922, in Gate City, Va., the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Snodgrass) Fields. On June 13, 1942, she married Donald Hartsock, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include three sons, William (Christine) Hartsock of St. Marys, Robert Hartsock of Payne and David Hartsock of Cleveland; a daughter, Linda (Mike) Kemper of Delphos; 13 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Two brothers, John and William Fields; five sisters, Bertha Shepherd, Evelyn Farmer, Thelma Fleenor, Margie Brent and Mildred Dotson; and a great-grandson, Phillip Dudgeon, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the Payne Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. Michael Harper officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Delphos.

Calling hours are from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the church.

Preferred memorials: Country Inn Enhanced Living Center.

Arrangements were handled by Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos.