Ruth W. Sutherland

SUTHERLAND, Ruth W., age 93, of Lancaster, OH, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at the Rockmill Rehabilitation Centre after a lengthy illness. She was born January 11, 1917 in Mt. Sterling, KY, daughter of the late Walter & Bessie (Shrout) Alfrey. Ruth was a retired employee of Rikes Department Store and member of the 25-year club, and was also a former member of the Jehovahs Witnesses, Northridge Congregation. Preceded in death by her husband, Lauren in 1992, Ruth is survived by her son, Larry F. & wife, Sandra Sutherland of Pickerington, OH and 2 grandchildren, Matthew Lauren Sutherland and Erin Elizabeth Chindel & husband, John. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm, Thursday, May 6 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr. Vandalia. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Troy, OH. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rockmill Rehabilitation Centre, 3680 Dolson Ct., Carroll, OH 43112 in Ruths memory.