Ruth A. Colkitt, 86, of West Calla Road, Poland, Ohio, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2009 at Parkside Health Care Center from infirmities of age. Ruth was born December 20, 1922 in Rossiter, Pennsylvania, the daughter of James and Maime (Mooney) Hawk. Mrs. Colkitt was a 1940 graduate of Rossiter High School and worked as a waitress at the Fonderlac Country Club in Poland and at the Mansion Restaurant in Youngstown from which she retired. Ruth was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in North Lima. She enjoyed singing and was a member of the Sweet Adeline's Youngstown Chapter and a member of the Rag Dolls Quartet. Ruth also enjoyed cooking, gardening and growing flowers. Ruth was preceded in death on December 19, 1996 by her husband Earl L. Colkitt whom she married on July 2, 1942. Mrs. Colkitt is survived by one daughter, Lisa Kaufman and fiancee Ken Waldron of Boardman, Ohio; three sons, Bradley (Susan) Colkitt of Phoenix, Arizona, Kirt Colkitt of Germania, Pennsylvania, and Vaughn (Carol) Colkitt of North Lima, Ohio; five grandchildren, Brian, Jessica, Jason, Vicki, Aaron; three great-grandchildren, Patricia, Destiny, Kaylee; and one great-great-granddaughter, Faith. Ruth was preceded in death by five brothers and one infant sister. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Calvary United Methodist Church in North Lima with Rev. Renae Meggitt officiating. Burial will be in North Lima Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009 at the Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima and one hour prior to the service at the church from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests that material contributions be made to the Calvary United Methodist Church memorial fund, 12062 South Ave. North Lima, Ohio 44452.