Ruth E Crowther

Youngstown- Ruth E. Crowther, 88, of Youngstown, formerly of Stratford Green in Canfield, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Meridian Arms. Ruth was born August 18, 1919 in North Jackson, OH the daughter of the late George and Gertrude Plum Westbaker. She was a 1937 graduate of Canfield High School. Her husband, Robert Crowther, whom she married Sept. 25, 1938, died Feb. 3, 1975. Mrs. Crowther worked in the Testing Center for Ohio Bell and Southern Bell for over 31 years. She was a member of the Canfield United Methodist Church, Telephone Pioneers, Republican Women’s Club, Golden Age Club, Woman’s Group of the Argus Masonic Lodge, Miriam Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star, and was secretary of the AARP in Canfield. Ruth is survived by a niece and 2 nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, James Robert Crowther; 2 sisters, Florence Rose Lynn and Miriam Buchwalter; a niece and a nephew. There are no services scheduled. Lane Funeral Home – Canfield Chapel handled the arrangements This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.lanefuneralhomes.com