Ruth G. Wallace
December 3, 1927 ~ June 23, 2024
Ruth Grapatin “Tag” Wallace, 96, of Meadville, passed away, Sunday, June 23, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 3, 1927 in Geneva, Ohio. She was the daughter of Arthur and Matilda Fehlua Grapatin.
She attended St. John’s Lutheran School in Cleveland Ohio (1st – 8th grade) and graduated in 1945 from Linesville-Conneaut High School. She was employed by American Viscose in Meadville, Meadville Italian Bakery, The Meadville Tribune, and Molded Fiberglass in Linesville.
Ruth loved chocolate, playing bingo, word games, traveling, and going to see shows at the Millenium Theatre. She always enjoyed having cats for pets. She lettered in basketball at Linesville-Conneaut High School.
Ruth was a member of the First Baptist Church in Meadville.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Kathy S. Leise and her boyfriend Ted Matthews of Meadville; her son, Kim D. Wallace and his wife Paula Lee of Troutman, North Carolina; her grandchildren, Courtney Wallace of Charlotte, North Carolina, Brian Wallace and his wife Tessa of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, Sarah Joy Stallsmith and her husband Dan Svidunovich of Satellite Beach, Florida; great-grandchildren, Hailey Wallace, Riley Wallace and Daniel Himes; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her former husband, Wilmer Roy Wallace; a son, Randy Scott Wallace; her brothers, Ronald, Arthur, Walter, and infant brother, Edwin Grapatin; her sisters, LaVerne Gere and her husband Hardy, Shirley Sherretts and her husband Dave, and Florence “Peggy” Hoogstad and her husband William; and her long time best friend, Barbara Lewandowski.
There will be no services held at this time.
Donations may be made in Ruth’s memory to Hospice of Crawford County, 766 Liberty Street Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335 or Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Ruth’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville.
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Kathy and Sarah,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother/grandmother. I will always remember her being a feisty,” nothing will hold me down” attitude. She was a great lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Your mom/grandma was one of the sweetest and nicest ladies God blessed us with. My sincere sympathies to all your family. I know all of you will miss her. Not to take away from Ruth’s passing, but I was taken back when I saw Kim and Paula live in Troutman. Sean married Kayleigh Troutman from Troutman. They visit there quite often. I’ve spent several Christmases there. Small world. God Bless all of you and again I’m sorry for your earthly loss. Eternal life together will be wonderful. Sincerely, Sandi Roberts