Ruby E. Schmucker

                                                Ruby E. Schmucker

Ruby E. Schmucker, age 101, gracefully passed away on April 19, 2025, to begin the next chapter with her Creator. She was born on November 17, 1923, to the late Walter and Carrie Ladrach of Sugarcreek, Ohio. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Canton, Ohio.

Ruby graduated from Aultman Hospital School of Nursing in 1945 as a Registered Nurse and from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, in 1970. She obtained a Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Akron in 1973.

She was an instructor in the Registered Nurse program at Aultman School of Nursing and at the Akron University College of Nursing. Before teaching nursing, she worked in various capacities at Aultman Hospital. She was also a Licensed Professional Counselor. After retiring, she worked as a Halo Nurse at Akron General Hospital until 2008. Ruby also did home health care for patients with disabilities. Additionally, she was a volunteer with the American Red Cross teaching Home Health Care, First Aid, and CPR. In her younger years, she was active in the Stark Carroll Nurses Association and Aultman Nurses Alumni Association holding various offices.

In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her eldest son Gary (Sandy), three brothers, John, Elmer, and Paul Ladrach, and three sisters, Margaret Spahr, Lauretta Putt, and Glenda Hoff.

She is survived by her children, David (Kim) Schmucker and Barbara Schroeder of Hilton Head Island, SC, Steven Schmucker of Hilliard, OH, two grandsons, Aaron Schroeder and Nicholas Schmucker, three granddaughters, Ellory and Hannah Schmucker and Samantha (Kyle) Miller; two great-grandchildren, Archer and Sabrina Ruby Miller, and eleven nieces and five nephews.

Services will be held Monday, April 28, 2025, 12:00 PM, at Reed Funeral Home with Reverend Nick Nicholson officiating. Visitation will be at 11:00 AM prior to the service at Reed Canton Chapel, 705 Raff Rd. SW, Canton, OH 44710. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in honor of Ruby to The Aultman College - School of Nursing, Class of 1945, 2600 6th Street SW, Canton, OH 44710.