Ruth Ann Smith, 81, of Shadyside, Ohio died Monday September 19, 2016 at Liza’s Place Wheeling, WV.

Ruth Ann was born August 15, 1935 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Servais Smith.

Preceding her in death was her first husband, James Bennington in 1960.

Surviving is her husband of 50 years, Clarence Smith, Her children; Sherry (Donald) Foster of Bellaire, OH, Holly (Juan) Penhos of Tiffin, OH, James (Cathy) Bennington of Martins Ferry, OH, Mark (Laura) Bennington of Shadyside, OH and Betty Jo (Rob) Scouler of Wheeling, WV, 2 brothers, Harry (Norma) Smith of Temperance, MI and Ronald (Joyce) Smith of Martins Ferry, OH, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received Wednesday 2-4pm & 6-8pm at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37^th Street Bellaire, Ohio where services will be held at 10am Thursday with Fr. Daniel Heusel officiating.

Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Liza’s Place (CLICK HERE) or the Shriners Hospital for Children (CLICK HERE) by going to TMCFunding.com.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com.