Ruth Anne Kimmel Blackburn, age 72, of Jewett passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center.
Born May 25, 1952, in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Earl Kimmel and Virbel Russell Kimmel. Ruth graduated from Jewett High Schol in 1970 and received an associate's degree in accounting from Belmont Technical College in St Clairsville. She worked for 20 years at WC Cardinal, retiring as VP of Administration. She went on to work for UEO, retiring in 2016. After retiring, she served a term on Jewett Village Council and had been a part-time cook at The Jewett Restaurant.
Ruth was a hard worker who loved her community and was proud to assist with the Jewett Craft Show that her mother started. She organized and worked clean up days and revitalize around town, constructing flower beds at the Jewett School after it closed, as well as helping with the Jewett Haunted House. Her tireless dedication was acknowledged when she won the Jewett Citizen of the Year. She was also

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