Portage County obituaries for June 19-20

Ruth E. Biltz, age 81, of Atwater, passed away on June 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born November 16, 1942, in Hiram, Ohio to Clarence and Wanda Mae (Faulkner) Krueger. Ruth graduated from Hiram High School and married her husband of over 60 years, Frank. Ruth spent almost 30 years working at Robinson Memorial Hospital in a secretarial role and was known for her cookie baking skills. She also enjoyed quilting, being active in the Lions Club of Limaville, and attending local yard sales. Ruth took great joy in taking care of her family, as well as her extended family, whenever there was a time of need.

Ruth is preceded in death by her siblings Evelyn Martz, Frances Dietz, and Charles Krueger. She is survived by her husband Frank; children Fred (Amie) Biltz, Jean (Jim) Castellucci, Kurt (Sara) Biltz, and Kyle (Stacy) Biltz; 8 grandchildren; 10 great children; sister Margaret Smith.