Ruth A. McJunkins' Obituary
Ruth A. McJunkins, 79, passed away on October 12, 2023.
She was born on June 24, 1944, to Ruth (nee Palmer) Hochevar, who survives.
Ruth loved cleaning, dancing, coloring, and playing games with her grandchildren, and bingo. She loved to cook and often hosted family dinners. Ruth loved everyone and was always there when she was needed, often putting everything and everyone above herself.
She was married to her first husband, James Cooper Sr. for 16 years before his passing in 1979. She then married Norman McJunkins, who she was married to for 36 years before his passing in 2017.
Ruth is survived by her mother, Ruth; children James Cooper Jr., Debra (Mark) Chunat, and Richard T. (Pixie) Cooper; brother Frank Halama; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her grandchildren James Allan Chunat and Vincent Cooper.
VISITATION will be held on FRIDAY, October 20th from 5pm – 7pm with a MEMORIAL SERVICE which will begin at 7pm at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, 15822 Pearl Road, Strongsville.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gentiva Hospice or to the family to defray funeral costs.
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