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Eva Ruth Smith

Eva Ruth Smith, 96, formerly of Radnor, died Saturday evening, October 25, 2008 at Ashley Manor. She was born November 17, 1911 in Union County to the late Verner and Edna (Fryman) Ewing.

She was raised on the family farm near Richwood and graduated from Richwood High School. On February 1, 1932 she married Vincent Smith and he died in October, 1988. They were married 56 years.

Eva was a member of the former Church of Christ in Thompson Twp and later became a member of the Fulton Creek Friends Church. She farmed with her husband in Radnor for most of her life.

She is survived by her son Gene (Roberta) Smith, Galena; granddaughter, Kyla (David) Cologgi, Westerville; a great-grandson Ryan Cologgi of Westerville and numerous nieces and nephews. She had three sisters and one brother, all of whom are deceased.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 3:00 PM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in Shoup (Thompson Twp.) Cemetery. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 PM.

Memorial gifts may be made the Fulton Creek Friends Church.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.

Directions to Shoup (Thompson Twp.) Cemetery

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#1 from:

John and Becky Shirley
Cardington, Ohio

Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 8:56 PM

We were thankful for our time as Eva's next door neighbor. For the 9 years that we knew her she felt like a special member of our family. She will be missed by all who loved her.

#2 from:

LindaTaylor-Seiter
Blanchard, MI

Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 11:24 AM

Dear Gene, I visited with your parents often when we would be a Lowell's and also at church where we worshipped together. Mom is also at Ashley Manor so we saw your mother when we were in Ohio. You have my deepest sympathy. It will be a sad way for some time to come.

Linda Taylor-Seiter

#3 from:

David Ward
Pittsburg, Mo.

Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 5:31 PM

Our condolences to the Smith Family. Mrs. Smith and my Mom were life long friends. I can still picture those Wed. night Prayer meetings at her house when I was youngster. She was Quick with a smile and always had something worth while to say
My god rest her soul.
David Ward

#4 from:

Vicky Horner
Grove City

Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 10:45 PM

Dear Gene, I dearly loved your mother. She made me laugh every day that I took care of her during my four years at Ashley Manor. I called her my "Birthday buddy" and we laughed when we told people she was one day older than me. I enjoyed her stories; from the time she traveled by train to California with her folks- to the farm stories she liked to tell, like how they managed to cook huge amounts of food for the men during harvest. She was so animated when she told the tale of that pesky rooster who grabbed onto her dress tail and she had to shake him loose! I really like this picture of her. I remember helping her get ready that day. She was truly a bright spot in this world and she will be missed by many.

#5 from:

suzanne fryman mahaney
plain city ohio

Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 2:04 PM

hi not sure u remember me but i lived down the road from u im max frymans daughter sorry to hear of ur lose u will b in my prayers

#6 from:

Carole Burns
Westerville, Ohio

Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 12:15 PM

Dear Mr. Smith,

Our prayers are with you, your family and especially Kyla. Kyla is so important not only to our practice but also we value her friendship. We have heard many stories about your mother, she was a remarkable women.

#7 from:

Jay and Martha Sparks
Radnor, Ohio

Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 1:44 PM

Gene and Family, We certainly will miss her! We will miss our "Annie Oakley" in our neighborhood. She was our good friend and neighbor. J&M

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