Ruby J. Cottle

Ruby J. Cottle entered into God’s presence on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 after a brief illness. Ruby drew her strength to live in all circumstances from her Savior, Jesus Christ. She leaves behind family and innumerable friends to celebrate her life and continue her legacy as a living witness to the power of the Gospel of Christ to change lives.

Ruby was a skilled secretary prior to being a full-time stay at home mom. She loved to bake and decorate cakes for all occasions, especially on her grandchildren’s birthdays. Ruby was an accomplished seamstress and ceramics crafter. Ruby was very active in her adult life at several churches, as well as supporting a number of missionaries.

Preceded in death by Herb, her beloved husband of 64 years; and her brothers, Sammy and Kenneth, she is survived by her son, David (Sharon); daughter, Rebecca (Paul) Andaloro; eight grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; five great-grandsons, as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Oncology Department of Summa Akron City Hospital for their care and great kindness to Mom during her stay with them, and AseraCare Hospice for their tender love to our Mom.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, 3 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron 44312, with Pastor Joel Cochran officiating. Private interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Burnham Ministries International, P.O. Box 811625, Boca Raton, FL 33481-1625.