Ruth E. Baller passed from this life at age 96 on May 7, 2024. She was born on August 25, 1927 to Paul Houts and Julia Landis in Rittman, Ohio. Ruth is proceeded in death by her husband of 58 years, Darol Baller, her daughter Tonja Hiebert, and her son Gary W. Baller. She is survived by her daughter Pamela Smith (Ray), grandchildren Courtney Rawe (Terry), Gary Baller Jr (Samantha) and Cameron Smith, and great grandchildren Caitlyn Carruthers (Camden), Sophea Baller, Nathan Rawe, Sienna Baller, and Vera Smith.Ruth loved sweets, hummingbirds, traveling, crafts and her favorite game shows and TLC reality shows. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her!