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Ruth Carol (Reed) Van Houten, age 91, of Columbus, OH, died peacefully on Wednesday August 7, 2019 at Traditions at Mill Run in Hilliard, OH.

Preceded in death by her parents, Perce and Marie Reed, her brothers Perce Reed Jr., Robert (Esther) Reed and Paul Reed, loving husband of 64 years Andrew William Van Houten, son Steven Allan Van Houten, and daughter Ellen Marie Van Houten.

Survived by son Andrew William Van Houten of New York, NY, and Ellen's partner Finn Quinn, his son and daughter-in-law William and Erica Quinn and their daughter Emily, all of Columbus, OH, and many nieces and nephews.

Ruth Carol was born on January 1, 1928 in Cleveland, OH and graduated from East High School in Columbus, OH in 1946. She then enrolled at the Ohio State University, joined the Delta Zeta sorority and graduated in 1950 with a BA in fine arts. One of her favorite teachers was Roy Lichtenstein, later to become a renowned artist, who was then a graduate student at OSU. While in college she met her future husband Andrew Van Houten and they were married in November, 1951.

Upon graduation, using her skills at mechanical drawing, she obtained her first job at the printer Warner P. Simpson Company in Columbus. Andrew and Ruth Carol spent most of the fifties in Springfield, OH where she worked at the Crown-Collier Publishing Company before starting her family. She also served as president of the local Delta Zeta alumnae chapter. In 1960, the family moved to Reynoldsburg, OH and lived there for the next twenty-two years. Ruth Carol became involved in educational issues serving as president of the PTA and co-chairman of the campaign for the 1972 school levy for the Reynoldsburg city schools. She was also an active member of the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church. After moving to Scioto Trace in Columbus in 1982, Ruth Carol started the process of educating herself about managing her family's investments. She became a follower of Benjamin Graham whose book The Intelligent Investor became the key text for "value investing." She was an avid reader of The Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, Barron's and other business publications, as well as becoming adept at analyzing companies' public financial statements. Ruth Carol and Andrew enjoyed traveling across the U.S. and Europe. They participated in many trips sponsored by the Columbus Museum of Art, of which they were longtime members and supporters. She loved playing bridge which she first learned at her Delta Zeta sorority house. For over sixty years, she regularly played in bridge clubs in Springfield, Reynoldsburg and Columbus. She also loved being outside gardening with her husband.

The family wishes to thank the staffs of Northwest Family Physicians, Riverside Methodist Hospital, First Community Village, and the National Church Residences hospice team. The family wants especially to recognize the staff at Traditions at Mill Run for their professional and compassionate care of Ruth Carol over the past several years. Friends may call Monday August 12, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH. Private burial at Wesley Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Ruth Carol's memory to the charity of your choice.

Contributor: Tressa Jo McGinnis-Bissonette (48982499.)

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He was a son of Everett and Forest Bussart Hunter. He graduated from Amanda H.S. in 1945. He married Ruby Thompson and they had two children, Patti and Paul.

Harold was a lifelong member of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, member of the Amanda Lions Club and Farm Bureau Council No. 13. He was an electrician for General Electric and retired after 33 years of service. After retiring, he enjoyed working for Old Mill Power Equipment in Ashville.

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LANCASTER: Ruby J. Hunter, 82, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Stimmell Elderly Care in Lancaster.

She was born August 5, 1931 in Fleming County, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Wilson and Bessie (Grose) Thompson. Ruby was a long time member of Mt. Zion Unithed Methodist Church and was a former secretary for Dr. Blosser DDS in Lancaster.

She is survived by a son, Paul (Molly) Hunter of Lancaster; grandchildren, Traci, Kyle, P.J. and Kara; four great-grandchildren,; sister, Jeanie May of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold H. Hunter in Amanda, Ohio; daughter, Patti Ehorn; four sisters and one brother.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME in Amanda with Rev. Connie Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Amanda Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 12-2 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family would like memorial contributions be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Ruby's memory.

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette Sunday, June 15, 2014.

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LANCASTER: E. Marilee Hinton, 82, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Fairfield Medical Center on Sunday, March 24, 2013.

She was born in Fairfield County on August 21, 1930 to the late Everett and Forest (Bussart) Hunter.

Marilee graduated from Amanda High School in 1948. For over 50 years she played piano at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and attended Faith Memorial Church. She was a member of the Yyndotte Chapter of ABWA, and played handbells at First United Methodist Church in Lancaster. She retired after working 20 years for Frear Insurance Agency. Marilee loved her family and enjoyed attending sporting events, musical performances, and cheering for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marilee is survived by her husband of 61 years, Herman F. Hinton Jr.; daughter, Suzi McClaskey; and son, Stan (Shelly) Hinton of Lancaster; five grandchildren, Michele (Rick) Hutchison, Cory (Jennifer) Hinton, Bethany (Gregg) Herron, Jennifer (David) Emerson and Sara (Troy) Busch; 11 great-grandchildren, Callia, Julie and C. J. Caswell, Oliva and Averie Hutchison, Ty and Wesley Hinton, Lillian Herron, Parker Emerson, Troy and Lainey Busch. She is also survive by four sister-in-laws; one brother-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Harold Hunter, and infant brother Everett Marvin Hunter, and her granddaughter, Jennifer (Hinton) Caswell.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the Taylor Funeral Home in Amanda, Ohio with Rev. Melvin Truex officiating. Interment to follow at Amanda Township Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Amanda Clearcreek Alumni Association Scholarship Fund in Marilee's memory.

Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette Tuesday, March 26, 2013.

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He was the son of Willard and Bertha Delong Hinton. He married Mildred R. Arledge on July 27, 1930, and they had five children: Herman, Jr., Don, Glenn, Beverly and Sally.

He was a member of the Colerain United Methodist Church all his life. He was also a Centralia school bus driver, director of the Ross County Board of Elections, a farmer, Jury Commission and was a member of the Adelphi Community Band since 1925.

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She was the daughter of Chansey and Grace Reed Arledge. She married Herman F. Hinton, Sr. on July 27, 1930. They had five children: Herman, Jr., Don, Glenn, Beverly and Sally.

Mrs. Hinton was a member of the Colerain United Methodist Church.