Catherine P Ruby
May 28, 1922 - April 6, 2016
Catherine P. Ruby, age 93, died April 6, 2016. She was born in Toledo, May 28, 1922 to Samuel and Julia Ruby. A Registered Nurse, her career in public health nursing included serving with the Toledo Health Department, the Visiting Nurse Service, as Director of Community Health Services and teaching community nursing at BGSU and MCO. She was a member of Glenwood Lutheran Church. In retirement, Catherine volunteered 20 years with Mobile Meals and the Toledo Museum of Art, Taught ESL classes to Laotians, and was a Read for Literacy volunteer. As a resident at Swan Creek Retirement Village, Catherine enjoyed many activities there. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Herbert, Harold, Chalmer, Albert and Lawrence. She is survived by her sister, Loretta (Al) Kraft and nieces, Linda Kraft, Ellen Kraft, Sue Baker and Joan Majewski. We offer a special thanks to all of Catherine’s “angels” who helped her maintain her independence the last few years. Friends are invited to visit from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue where services will be held 10:30am Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Glenwood Lutheran Church or Feed Your Neighbor.
Catherine P. Ruby, age 93, died April 6, 2016. She was born in Toledo, May 28, 1922 to Samuel and Julia Ruby. A Registered Nurse, her career in public health nursing included serving with the Toledo Health Department, the Visiting Nurse Service,... View Obituary & Service Information