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Ruth Gotschall




A funeral service celebrating the life of Ruth Gotschall, 90, of Hebron, was held January 23, 2017, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial followed at Licking Cemetery.

Ruth died peacefully January 20, 2017, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born June 1, 1926, in Glen Roy, Ohio, the daughter of late John Hansgen and Dorsa (Bates) McWhorter.

A lifelong homemaker, Ruth Ann loved OSU football, canning, playing scrabble and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving family: Nancy (Eddie) Turner, Lorrie (Reggie) Harpole, Danny (Lucinda) Gotschall and Larry (Christy) Gotschall; her brother, Lawrence “Sonny” (Carolyn) Mc- Whorter; her 13 grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Gotschall, whom she married on February 18, 1952, and who predeceased her on August 15, 1978; her daughters, Elaine and Betty; and her step-father, Floyd McWhorter.

Special thanks for Greystone Hospice especially her nurse, Sharry Baker; her aide, Kaylie; and her social worker, Rhonda Abban for their kind care.

An on-line guest register is available at hoskinsonfuneral.com. Please log on and leave a message of comfort for the family.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Greystone Hospice.

Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, Kirkersville, is honored to care for Ruth Ann and the Gotschall family.



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