Ruth Marie Dingess

Ruth Marie Dingess, age 74, formerly of Tarlton, went to be with the lord on April 27, 2017. She was born on December 2nd, 1942 in Salt Creek Township, Pickaway County to her parents Johnny L. and Mabel (Davis) Cox.

Left to mourn her passing is her son, Charles Andrew (April) Dingess and two grandsons: Jonathan and Joshua Dingess of Chilicothe, who brought her much joy. A loving sister, Wanda (David) Hartranft of Circleville; a brother-in-law Arnold (Marian) Dingess and sister-in-law Margarite Dingess; her nephews: Tim (Melissa), Tracy (Tammie), Tom (Dawn), and Trent (Shannon) Hartranft; and her nieces: Teryl (Dave) Wilson and a special niece, Trina (Andrew) Wright. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother George E Cox and her beloved husband of almost 50 years, Dallas Douglas Dingess.

Ruth graduated from Salt Creek Township High School in 1960, the last graduating class of seniors. With her family, including the beloved dog Taz, she previously resided in Chillicothe until the final year of her life, when she became a resident of the Pickaway Manor Assisted Living Facility in Circleville. There she enjoyed hobbies such as: putting together puzzles, Bingo, reading and doing word searches. During her time there, she loved scavenger hunts, auctions, mystery trips which would lead to her getting her favorite, ice cream; and other activities and entertainment. While there, she was blessed with new friendships and received wonderful care and support from her care-givers there where tremendous gratitude is to be given to them, along with the caring staff of Heartland Hospice that enabled her to remain in her apartment until passing.

Her family also expresses their deepest thanks to Dr. Larry Copeland of the OSU gynecologic oncology center and Dr. Krishman of Adena Oncology. These doctors, along with their amazing, compassionate staffs helped her to fight her long battle with cancer, but now she rest in peace.

Visitation will be held at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home, located at 151 East Main Street Circleville, on Tuesday, May 2nd from 5 to 8pm. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 3rd at 11am with visitation an hour prior. Pastor Jim Daft will be officiating. Burial will follow at Tarlton Cemetery.