OBITUARY | 2010-08-01
Ruth A. Dunkle, 90, of Stone Creek, died July 26, 2010, at New Dawn Retirement Community, Dover.Born Feb. 23, 1920, in Dover, Ruth was a daughter of the late George D. Duke and Belle Strickmaker. She attended school in Dover. She was a loving homemaker and enjoyed making quilts, which she did for her son and each of her grandchildren. She also liked to travel, especially the east coast of the United States, but had also visited Spain, the Canary Islands, and Aruba.Surviving are a son, Gary (Cheryl) Dunkle of Stone Creek; two grandchildren, Michael (Jerri) Dunkle of New Philadelphia and Christine (Paul) Parrish of Port Washington; four great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Nicole Dunkle and Haley and Heather Parrish; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Dunkle, whom she married in 1940; brother, Eugene Strickmaker; and an infant sister.Family and friends are invited to attend a service honoring Ruth and for the committal of her cremains on August 2, 2010, at noon, in Dover Burial Park, with Rev. Brian Flood officiating.To sign her online register and share a fond memory of Ruth, visit http://www.tolandherzig.com.Family suggests contributions be made to Community Hospice, 201 W. Third St., Dover 44622.
