Ruth D. Meranda, 97 years of Hillsboro, passed away Friday March 27, 2020.
Ruth was born on August 15, 1922 in Covington, KY, daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Norah Ann (Cheeseman) Moore. Besides her parents, her husband, John W. Meranda, sons, Timothy and Terrence L. Meranda, eight brothers, George, Allen, Phil, Bob, Ralph, Chester, Jim and Louis Moore, and two sisters, Helen Untensinger and Mildred Vietor also precedes her.
Ruth worked at the RCA in Cincinnati for several years and was a supervisor for Albert Culbertson VO5 in Chicago for fifteen years. She was a member of the Hillsboro 1st United Methodist Church, and decorated all the boxes for Operation Christmas Child. She was also a member of the J.B. Colvert O.E.S. in Mt. Carmel.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Pam) Meranda of Hillsboro, son Michael (Mary) Meranda of Villa Park, IL, 5 Grandchildren, Samantha A., Michael B. (Ahsley) and Clint T. Meranda, Bridgot (Mike) Leahy and Emily R. (Bill) Wrath, 9 Great Grandchildren, Jakob, Michael, Matthew, Nicholas, and William Meranda, Jude, Quinn and Lydia Leahy and Jackson Wrath, daughter-in-law, Jan Meranda of Lombard and several nieces, nephew and a host of friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Hillsboro 1st United Methodist Church, Saturday June 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at the Linwood Cemetery in Russellville.
Thompson Funeral Home is taking care of the family.
Donations can be made to the Hillsboro 1st Methodist Church Operation Christmas Child.
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