Ruth V. Balliet

Ruth V. Balliet, of  Hermitage, PA, formerly of Tamarack Dr., Sharpsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018, in St. John XXIII Home in Hermitage. She was  95. Ruth was born August 4, 1922 in Youngwood Pa. the daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Ralston Cargo. She married Carl E. Balliet on October 24th, 1945. He preceded her in death on December 18th, 1997. Ruth graduated from Youngwood High School and was employed as a sales clerk in the jewelry department at Kaufmann's, formerly, Strous's Department Store in the Shenango Valley Mall for several years. Ruth was a member of the Orangeville United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and helped with church dinners. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her friends. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.Ruth is survived by her daughter Barbara and her husband Roy Rantilla of Burghill, Ohio. Three grandchildren , Barley T., Briar T., and BenjaminT. Rantilla and five great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son Delbert Carl Balliet, an infant grandson Roderick Rantilla, five sisters and one brother.Visitation will be held on Thursday April 5th, 2018 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the Orangeville United Methodist Church 7850 Orangeville Road, Sharpsville , Pa. 16150. A funeral service will be held in the church at 2:00 pm with Pastor Ron McIlvaine officiating. Burial will follow in Orangeville Cemetery.Memorial contributions can be made to the Keystone Blind Association 3056 E. State St. Hermitage Pa. 16148.Funeral arrangements by the Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home LLC, 264 E. State Street, Sharon PA. Condolences to the family may be made by visiting stevensonfuneralhome.net.