Ruth Rode Matlack Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Rode Matlack (Dayton, Ohio), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth Rode left this world on December 8, 2024 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Rode Matlack to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Ruth Rode is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Ruth Rode's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Rode and Freda Sharp (Seend); and her husband Harold H. Matlack. She is survived by: her daughters, Jayne Whitaker (Joel) and Carla; and her grandsons, Freeman Whitaker, Adam Nodjomian-Escajeda (Aaron) and Jason Nodjomian (Regan).
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Routsong Funeral Home, Kettering Chapel (2100 E Stroop Rd, Dayton, OH 45429). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Suncrest Hospice.
