Ruth Alene Woodburn

1927-2025

ELKTON — Ruth Alene Woodburn, 97, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 28, 2025 with her loving family by her side.

Ruth was born November 1, 1927 in Lisbon, a daughter of the late James Basel and Edna May (Smith) Johnson and had lived all of her life in the Elkton and Lisbon areas.

A 1945 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Ruth had worked as a young waitress in Lisbon and at the Weiant Green House in Newark, Ohio. She later worked as an assistant Postmaster at the Elkton Post Office.

Ruth was a faithful member of the Elkton United Methodist Church for 75 years and considered the other church members as part of her family.

Her husband, John Milton Woodburn, whom she married September 28, 1947, preceded her in death on February 25, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Kauffman and Shirley Ward, and by her brothers, Robert “Bob”, William “Bill”, Richard “Rich”, and Seward Johnson.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory, her daughter and son-in-law, Karen E. and Dale Moore; son and daughter-in-law, Richard D. and Gloria Woodburn; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1pm, Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Barton officiating. Private burial will follow at the Kemble Cemetery.

The family will receive family and friends from 11am until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Elkton United Methodist Church, in care of Sam Ronshak, Jr., 11324 Elkton Rd., Lisbon, Ohio 44432 or to Ohio’s Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave, SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663, or to the Charity of the Donor’s choice.

Ruth’s family would also like to express their most sincere thanks to all of the doctors, caregivers and support staff from Ohio’s Hospice. Without all the compassion, care and love, Ruth would not have been able to remain in the home she so dearly loved until she was called to her heavenly home. Words simply cannot express how much this meant to her or our family.

Friends may also view Ruth’s memorial tribute page, share memories, and express condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com.

6/30/25