Ruth A. Clark

Ruth A. Clark, age 88, of Shreve (Moreland), died early Wednesday morning, September 2nd, 2009 at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron following complications from a recent fall. Memorial services will be Saturday, 11:00 a.m. September 12th, 2009 at Moreland United Methodist Church in Moreland with Pastor Tom Fish officiating. Visitation will be one hour (10:00-11:00 a.m.) prior to services. The family will also greet friends following the services at the church for a time of fellowship. A private family interment will take place at the Moreland Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to: Moreland United Methodist Church, 138 E. Moreland Rd. Wooster, Oh. 44691 Custer-Glenn Funeral Home, 2284 Benden Dr., Wooster is in charge of arrangements. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at: www.custerglenn.com. She was born in Millersburg, Ohio on January 22, 1921 to Ralph and Mary (McGrady)Franks. Upon her mother's death 5 months later, she was adopted by Carey and Dessie (Schaaf) Franks of the Moreland area. Ruth grew up living and working at the Moreland General Store that her parents owned and operated. She started school at the Moreland School then to Wooster High School and graduated from Ashland College with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She then taught at the former Walnut St. School in Wooster and then at the Franklin School in the Triway School District before retiring after 35 years of teaching. She married Eldon R. "Mike" Clark on December 27, 1942. He died in 1999 after 57 years of marriage. Ruth was a member of the Moreland United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities including a pianist for many years; a member of the Order of The Eastern Star in Shreve; belonged to the Moreland Grange, the Cheerful Neighbors and the Nonpariel Housekeepers Club. She is survived by her children Carey "Michael" (Bettyjane)Clark and Karen Clark all of Wooster, Oh.; a sister, Helen Pontrell of Louisville, Oh.; a niece, Linda (Rod) Andrews of Williamsburg, Oh.nephews, Roger Franks of Shreve, Oh., Wilson E. Franks of Lakewood, Washington and Jon (Mary) Sheppard of Fairport, New York and her beloved feline companion, "Frisky". In addition to her parents and beloved husband, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Wilson Franks and Leland Nauman; a niece, Janice Himmelright and nephew, Richard Franks.

Ruth A. Clark

January 22, 1921 - September 2, 2009