Ruth M. Perala

Ruth M. Perala, age 95 passed away July 18, 2014 at her residence in Dover, Florida. Born October 16, 1918 in Mingo Junction, Ohio. Ruth lived in Fairport Harbor For many years moving from Westerville, Ohio. She was a Data Engineer for the former North American Aviation in Columbus. They were responsible for building a number of historical aircrafts. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor, Daughters of Immanuel, 22 Club and the Women's Business Association. Ruth enjoyed jazzercise till the age of 94. Survivors are her Daughters Elva Jeanne Mico of Corrales, New Mexico, Nannette Skolnik of Tampa, Fla. Lisa (Tim) Westman of Painesville, Kathryn (Gary) Pendergraph of Escondido, Ca., Sister Mary Jane Keller of Fairborn, Ohio, Grandchildren Karen Pino, Mark Mico, Ronnie Skolnik, Nicole and Katie Westman , Sam Westman, Great Grandchildren Ian Thompson, Ava Skolnik, Elin Mico and Anzio Mico Preceded in death by her husband Richard Perala , sisters Vivian Forster and Nancy Jenkins and granddaughter Kim Thompson Stepsons Richard and Randy Perala Visitation will be held 6-8 PM Tuesday at the Potti Funeral Home 538 Fifth Street Fairport Harbor. 11:00 AM Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at the Funeral Home July 23, 2014 in Fairport Harbor. Burial will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland