Ruth E. Hales Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth E. Hales of Elyria, Ohio, born in Cleveland, Ohio, who passed away on July 26, 2023 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Julia Kearney and David Kearney; and her brother David Kearney. She is survived by: her husband Terry; her children, Robert Nieding (Judy) of Grafton and Deidre Kearney of Cleveland; her stepdaughters, Shelley Smolka (Scott) of Avon Lake and Christine Ansell (Jeremy) of Malon, WI; her grandchildren, Amanda Stewart (Johnny), Taylor, Garrett Nieding, Stephanie Rodriquez (Adam), Matt, Heather Blackburn and James Dongarra; her great grandchildren, Johnny, Logan, Emily and Aubrey; and her brother Terry Kearney (Sharon).
