Ruth Jean Sloan (nee Bannasch), age 99, entered into eternal life, Saturday morning, March 30, 2019 at Brookdale Trillium Crossing in Columbus, Ohio. She was born to Paul and Elizabeth Bannasch on February 24, 1920. Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Matthew, her parents, sister Esther Decker and great grandson, Max Timperley. Left to cherish her memory, her sister Dorothy Larkin, children Timothy (Laura) Sloan of Sylvania, Matthew (Linda) Sloan of Canton, Barbara (Richard) Gordon of Columbus; grandchildren, Adam (Katie) Sloan, Abby (Alan) Timperley, Colleen Gordon, Christopher (Christin) Gordon, Megan (Mike) Fink, Mark (Elizabeth) Gordon, Matthew (Adrienne) Sloan, Marisa Sloan, Mitchell Sloan; great grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Jackson, Aiden, Gracie, Apolo, Connor, Callan, Francis, and baby Gordon. Ruth’s family would like to thank Brookdale Trillium Crossing staff and hospice for the compassionate care Ruth received. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA RD. (OH RT 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION ON WEDNESDAY FROM 3-8 P.M. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery.