Age 89. Longtime resident of Farmington, Michigan. Ruth served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Beloved wife of the late Daniel R. Donovan for 37 years.
Loving mother of Kathleen Donovan Furman, Patricia (Thomas) Baessler and Nancy (James) Fornash. Cherished grandmother of Kristopher (Katie) Fornash, Elizabeth (Matt) Scoh, Jessica (Josh) McGruther and Katherine Baessler. Great-grandmother of Madison, Grace, Jacob and Josephine Fornash.

A private service with interment will be held at Acacia Park Cemetery in her birthplace, North Tonawanda, New York.

Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154.