Ruby M. Roth, age 86, of Huntington, died at 6:30 pm Thursday (February 8, 2007) at the Renaissance Village in Ft. Wayne.

     Mrs. Roth retired from the Smith Furniture Store in Huntington where she worked in the bookkeeping office and furniture sales for over 30 years.  Ruby was a member of the St. Peter’s First United Church of Christ and the Order of Eastern Star Floral Chapter #75 both in Huntington.  A lifetime resident of Huntington, she graduated in 1938 from Huntington High School and attended Huntington College.

     Mrs. Roth was born on June 22, 1920 in Huntington the daughter of Harry and Naomi Bare Johnson. She married Gene E. Roth on June 26, 1943 in Huntington.  He preceded her in death on January 3, 1971.

     Survivors include her son – David G. Roth of Ft. Wayne, one daughter - Mrs. Terry (Nancy) Getman of Huntington, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

     Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday (February 12, 2007) at the Bailey-Love Mortuary with funeral services at 12 noon Monday (February 12, 2007)  Pastor Stan Buck will be officiating.  Burial will be in the Gardens of Memory, Huntington County.

     Memorial contributions are to be made to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750.