Austintown, Ohio - Ruth M. (Ferlan) Bluedorn, 95, of Austintown, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026, where she was joyfully reunited with beloved family and friends who were waiting for her.

Ruth was born July 26, 1930, in Augsburg, Germany. She was a devoted daughter to Friedrich and Anna Stocker, who preceded her in death.

She had one brother, Fritz Stocker, with whom she remained close throughout the years. They shared daily phone calls until his death.

In 1947, she married American soldier Milan Ferlan Jr., who preceded her in death.

She came to America in 1949 and became a United States citizen on Nov. 20, 1950.

Ruth ran Ferlan's General Store in Bessemer, Pennsylvania, for many years, and later worked at Shop N Save, Giant Eagle and Dollar Tree in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She retired at the age of 80.

In 1985, she married Charles Bluedorn, who survives. They enjoyed attending church together and spending time with family. For the last few years, they resided at Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown, Ohio.

Ruth was a loving mother to Nancy Ferlan Joynson, who also preceded her in death.

Ruth had many hobbies, but amongst her favorites were gardening, crocheting and hosting family and friends for meals. Ruth always set a beautiful table for any occasion and crocheted countless blankets for everyone she knew.

She is survived by her family, who cherished their time with her, including granddaughter, Marcy (Matt) Clark, of Youngstown, Ohio; her precious great-granddaughter, Kimberly Clark (Marco LaRocca) of McKeesport, Pennsylvania; and was "Aunt Ruthie" to many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. She also held the honorary titles of Grandma, Nana and Aunt to many others.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, and a funeral service will take place at 6 p.m. following visitation at Terry Cunningham Funeral Home, 203 Oak St. Bessemer, PA 16112.

Online condolences can be given at keystonefuneralservices.com.