Ruth A. Hanson 1938-2021

She was born March 2, 1938, in Girard, the daughter of Murphy and Julia Kohkoski Damelio.

Ruth was a graduate of Girard High School and then worked at McDonnell Douglas as a machinist.

She married James C. Hanson, on June 13, 1959, until his passing in 1965. Ruth enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Surviving Ruth are her two sons, Ken F. Hanson from San Antonio and James C. Hanson of Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter, Brenda L. Hanson of Girard; a brother, James (Donna) Damelio of Girard; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James C. Hanson; a son, John “Sparkie” Hanson; a brother, Joseph Damelio; and two sisters, Irene Moore and Agnes “Jay” Sause.

Family and friends will be received 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, Inc., Youngstown.

There will be a memorial service for family only following visitation, 6 to 8 p.m., at Fraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Food will be provided.

To view this obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.vaschak-kirilafh.com.

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