Ruth J. (Shroyer) Metz
Age 74, of Canton died Sunday, April 4, 2010 in her home following a brief illness. Born August 24, 1935 in Mineral City, OH. to the late George and Alta Shroyer. Ruth was a Stark County area resident most of her life and formerly employed by Perkins Restaurant and Country Manor for many years. Preceded in death by two brothers, Ray Shroyer and Jackie Pealy; one sister, Jonie Shroyer. Survived by five children and spouses, Judy McCarty of Navarre, Tommy and Minnie Metz of East Canton, Jon and Diana Metz of Canton, Jay Metz and Karen Dietrick of Canton, Suzy and Charles Schafer of Akron; 12 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Jean McGraw of Canton, Betty Mae Irwin of Mineral City; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 10:00 am in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on South Cleveland Ave. with Rev Tom Haight officiating. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Sandyville, OH. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 pm.