Mary Ruth Forsythe's obituary , Passed away on March 15, 2025 in Rushville, Ohio

Mary Ruth Forsythe

November 13, 1927 - March 15, 2025 (97 years old)

Rushville, Ohio

Mary Ruth Forsythe's obituary , Passed away on March 15, 2025 in Rushville, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bope-Thomas Funeral Home

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Mary Ruth Forsythe

November 13, 1927 - March 15, 2025 (97 years old)

Rushville, Ohio

Mary Ruth Forsythe Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 15, 2025, at the age of 97, Mary Ruth Forsythe of Rushville, Ohio passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ruth Forsythe to pay them a last tribute.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Mary had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Mary may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dewey Sr. Kennedy and Essie Kennedy (Snider); and her husband Paul A. Forsythe. She is survived by: her daughters, Donna Cotterman (Ken), Diane Whitley, Paula Starner (James) and Beth Stebelton (Dave). She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Thursday, March 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Bope-Thomas Funeral Home (203 S Columbus St, Somerset, OH 43783). A funeral service was held on Thursday, March 20th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to Oakthorpe Church, 6075 Oakthorpe Rd., Thornville, Ohio 43076.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bope-Thomas Funeral Home



Thu

Mar 20

Visitation

Bope-Thomas Funeral Home
203 S Columbus St, Somerset, OH 43783

Thu

Mar 20

Funeral service

Bope-Thomas Funeral Home
203 S Columbus St, Somerset, OH 43783

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