Ruth A. Fortman, 68, Enjoyed Spending Time with her Grandchildren

Mrs. Fortman was born in Elyria, OH on April 26, 1940, the daughter of the late Robert A and Cora Luella (nee Huffman) Hoag. She was a homemaker and was a private duty caregiver for elderly and children.

She was an avid bingo player, enjoyed cooking, playing cards, picnics with her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Fortman is survived by daughters Juetta G Keener, Gwendolyn A (Gary Sr.) Howell both of Lorain, son Floyd L " Tuffy" (Pamela) Phillips, Jr. of Vermilion, grandchildren Erica N. Keener, Joshua S. Keener, Christopher D. Phillips, Gary B. Howell, Jr., Kristen L. Phillips, Grant M. Howell, Hunter Tice, Amelia Fortman, great grandchildren Michael J. Farley, Malachi T. McGookey, stepdaughter Melissa (Perry) Fortman, step- son Michael (Brandi) Fortman and her mother-in-law Cora Fortman of Amherst.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Fortman in 2002, a brother Robert Hoag and a sister Louise Dunfee.

Friends may call on Sunday, November 30, 2008 from 1-4 p.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain followed at 4:00 p.m. by a Celebration of Her Life in the funeral home.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.