Ruth Elizabeth Settle

Ruth Elizabeth Settle (nee Carter), 88, of Vermilion, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain. She was born May 10, 1924 in Shrewsbury, WV, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 57 years moving from West Virginia. Ruth worked for General Machinery Ordinance Corporation during WWII, South Shore Packing, Vermilion for 8 years and then retired from K-Mart after 20 years. She was a member of the Democratic Women's Club in Vermilion and enjoyed traveling, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Ruth is survived by her son, George (Peggy Mann) Settle of Amherst; daughters, Anita Stokeley of Vermilion and Rose McKinney of Loveland; grandchildren: Robbie Marchand (Steve), Cheri Stokeley, Jon Settle (Elizabeth Benson), Megan Settle-Rhea (Nathan), Stacie Settle-Jaskiewicz (Art), Kristie Settle, Kelley Hanf (Andy), Lisa Varady (Tom), and Paul McKinney; great grandchildren: Leslie Kokotek, Holly Stokeley, Tristan Flynn, Gabe Bramblett, Cory Bramblett, Madaline Settle, Ben Rhea, Arthur Jaskiewicz, and Jacob Varady; and great-great granddaughter, Raven Flynn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. Settle in 1966; parents, Carl James and Dolly Streeter (nee Kinsolving) Carter; son, Charles Raymond Settle in 2012; granddaughter, Carol Lee Settle; brothers, Albert Carter in infancy, Howard Kinsolving, and William McSurley; and sisters, Carol Collins, Helen Hunt, and Inez Thomas. As per Ruth's wishes, cremation will take place followed by a private family services at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to New Life Hospice of St. Joseph, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053 or Lorain County Free Clinic, PO Box 1094, Lorain, OH 44055-0094. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.