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Ruth Irene Mack

SALEM — Ruth Irene Mack, 73, of Salem, died at 3:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.

She was born Sept. 21, 1943 in Salem, the daughter of the late Tyler and Irene (Smith) Jacobson.

She was a 1961 graduate of Salem High School and graduated from Hanna Mullins School of Nursing. She was an L.P.N at Huttons Nursing Home, and worked as a real-estate agent from 1975 to 1985. Ruth was also a graduate of Kent State University and was a member of the Salem First Christian Church, American Legion Post 166, and Ohio Eastern Star of Salem.  Ruth loved animals and being with her family.

She was a WAC in the U.S. Army 1961 to 1963.

Survivors include a son, Robert (Lisa) Mack Jr. of Indianapolis, Ind.; a daughter, Kellie (James) Dornan Sr. of Salem; and four grandchildren, Kel’c, Cortnee and Kyle Bailey and Emma Mack.

Her husband, Robert D. Mack Sr., whom she married Dec. 8, 1962, preceded her in death May 23, 2007. Also a brother, William Jacobson, preceded her in death.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at the Stark Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Leonard Moore officiating.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery with military honors provided by the Salem Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alchemy Acres Animal Shelter, 1859 Depot Rd. Salem, Ohio 44460.

Her obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.starkmemorial.com.

2/21/17

(Paid obituary)