Ruth Jeanette Rusch, 95, returned to her heavenly home June 1 at Care One in Wall.
She was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Raymond and Evelyn (Hunter) Johnson. Ruth spent most of her life in Pennsylvania where she raised her family. The last 22 years she lived at Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls.
Ruth worked as a director of Christian education for many churches and she was a leader in various local and national women’s organizations. Hospice, social work and education were also among her vocations. She was an active member of the Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church and choir.
She was a compassionate, caring soul who brought happiness to everyone around her. Ruth’s devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her Christian way of life.
Ruth was predeceased by her loving husband Rev. William G. Rusch; her daughter Carolyn Louise Rose; and her brother Robert Johnson.
Surviving her are her children and their spouses, Elizabeth and Randy Terry of Ohio, Kathryn and Stephen Rible of Little Silver, and Paul and Carol Rusch of Pennsylvania; her grandchildren and spouses, Elizabeth (Patrick) Smith, Daniel Rible, Christina (Andy) Warner, Theodore (Vicky) Terry, David (Kristin) Hamburg, and Christopher (Angel) Hamburg; her 11 great-grandchildren; and her two great-great-grandchildren.
Ruth also leaves behind her sister Katharine Kumar and her nephews and their wives, Jai (Sabrina) Kumar, and Raj (Shelly) Kumar.
All arrangements are private and under the care of the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.
Memorial donations in Ruth’s memory can be made to The William. G. Rusch Scholarship Fund at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at pts.edu/gift.
Please visit johnedayfuneralhome.com for Ruth’s memorial page.
