RUTH DEAN

She was born June 1, 1929, in Wheeling, daughter of the late Samuel Zoeckler, Sr. and Florence Moran Zoeckler.

Ruth was a 1947 graduate of Warwood High School and a member of Warwood United Methodist Church. She worked for the former Consolidated Packaging in Warwood then retired from Tradet Laboratories as a secretary. She loved gardening and caring for birds and wildlife.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Loman Dean; son, Roger Dean; and brother, Samuel Zoeckler, Jr.

She is survived by her son, Kirby (Mary) Dean; granddaughters, Jennifer Jordan, Katie (Sean Flanagan) Dean and Sara (Wes) Walton; and several great-grandchildren.

There will be no services. Interment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Rd., Wheeling (304-232-2732).

Condolences may be made to the family at kepnerfuneral.com