Ruth E. Schoolcraft, age 79, of Millersburg, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Pomerene Hospital with her sister and family at her side. 

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 9th at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, Ohio. There will be no formal service. Those wishing to share a memory or make online condolences may do so by visiting www.alexanderfhinc.com.

Ruth was born June 5, 1945 in Martins Ferry, Ohio and was the daughter of William and Catherine (VanFossen) Summers. 

Ruth's goal in life was to help and support others. She was a STNA for many years and worked 20 plus years at Rodhe's IGA in Millersburg.

She is survived by her son, Bill Six of Millersburg; her sister and brother-in-law, Ann (Robert) Miller of West Lafayette, Ohio; nephews, Gary (Amber) Goddard of West Lafayette, Ohio and Kenneth (Lorie) Ferguson of Millersburg, Ohio; nieces: Tanya (Jeffery) Smith of Michigan, Kathy (Dale) Hinkle of West Virginia, Janet Lineberry of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Faye (Aaron) Strouse of Millersburg, Ohio; numerous great nieces and great nephews; and her dear friends, Ed and Phyllis Stivers of Danville, Ohio. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Robert Summers; her daughter, Kay Mills; her brother, William Summers; and a sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Kenneth Ferguson.