Ruby Sutton of Wooster, Ohio, passed away on September 7, 2026 at Avenue at Wooster Skilled Nursing Facility.

She was born May 7, 1937 in Apple Creek, Ohio, the daughter of Gail and Ruby Lance. She graduated from Apple Creek High School in 1955.  After leaving high school, she was employed at Lightning Rod Insurance Company.

She married Ronald Sutton in 1956 and followed him to Heidelberg, Germany, where she worked at U.S. Army Headquarters in Europe in the Army Intelligence Collection Department.

She returned to Wooster in 1958 and became employed at Rubbermaid Inc., where she remained for 41 years. She was Manager of Field Sales at the time of her retirement.

She was a member of Central Christian Church of Wooster, Ohio, and served as leader of the Baptismal Committee and later as a Deaconess. She was later appointed Deaconess Emeritus.

Surviving are her children Brenda (Scott) Stevens of Chelsea, Michigan, and Deborah (Joe) Sturdivant of Wooster. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Tori and Taylor (Victoria) Stevens, Kristen Mullen and Courtney (Jared) Beckler.

She also leaves behind a sister, Corinne Grady of Wadsworth, and two sisters-in-law, Naomi Lance and Irma Lance, along with many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gail and Ruby Lance; three brothers, Tom, Jim and Alton Lance; and three sisters, Juanita Lance, Joyce Newman and Betty Yoder.

In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A private graveside service will be held at the at the Apple Creek Cemetery.

McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.

Those wishing to honor her memory may consider a contribution to a charity of their choice.