Ruth Ann Croft

Ruth Ann Croft, 63, born on March 30, 1963 passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026.

Ruth was a graduate of Massillon High School. She will be remembered as someone who loved her family deeply and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchild. Those simple pleasures and close connections helped define a life centered on care, warmth, and togetherness. In Ruth's life, she enjoyed being a care taker for over 30 years where she had great experiences and made many friends.

Above all, Ruth treasured the people she loved. She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Croft; son, Justin (Anna) Croft, and by her grandchildren, Arianna Hill, Julian Hill, Lucas Fisk, Camran Croft, Gabby Croft, Chassady Croft, Amnihsty Croft, Caydence Croft, Branson Croft, and Manning Croft; great-granddaughter, Kaliah Hill; and several close friends. Their place in her life was a source of pride and happiness, and her love for them will remain a lasting part of her memory.

Ruth was preceded in death by her long time love, Teddy Croft; father, Gene (Carol) Bowman, and her mother, Donna West; and brother, Scott Bowman. She carried their memory with her throughout her life, and she now rests reunited with them.

Ruth Ann Croft will be remembered with love for her devotion to family and for the happiness she found in life’s meaningful moments. Her memory will be cherished by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on October 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646. A funeral service will follow there at 6:00 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date at Brookfield Cemetery, 11400 Shaefer Street Northwest, Massillon, OH 44647.