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Obituary for Ruth J Rodgers

Ruth J. (Beltakis) Rodgers, 88, of Mentor passed away Sunday December 28, 2014 at Emeritus of Mentor. She was born April 11, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward A. & Ursula Julia Baltakis. Ruth retired from Fluid Controls in 1981. Ruth enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, needlepoint, sewing, puzzles; bowling, gardening, yard work, traveling, wintered in Mesa, AZ and spending time with grandchildren & great- grandchildren. Ruth was a member of the Mentor Senior Center. Mrs. Rodgers belonged to the Areme Chapter # 292 of the O.E.S. Survivors include her children, Sandra (Denis Arnold) McLeod, Gary (Debbie) Rodgers, Patti (Michael) Conner, Gail (Steve) Galbos; grandchildren, John (Shannon) Schulte, Rick III & Julie Rodgers, Ryan (Julie) McLeod, Shannon (Matt) Ireland, Jennifer (Juan) Echenagucia, Beth (Brian) Tichy, Matthew (Jill) Conner, Kyle (Jen) Galbos, Megan Galbos & Brooke (Nick) Molder; fifteen great-grandchildren; brother, George (Connie) Beltakis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Rodgers, son, Richard Rodgers, Jr. and her parents. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center,  Mentor, Ohio 44060. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland, Ohio 44026. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602