Ruth A. Earl (nee Johnson) of Sparta, N.J., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, after a short illness. She was 85.
Ruth was born in Newton, N.J., to the late Bessie and Chris Johnson.
President of Newton High School Class of 1953, Ruth organized many class reunions over the years. Married to her late husband Ron, for 65 years, Ruth lived her entire adult life in Sparta. Ruth worked for many years as a telephone operator.
Ruth is survived by her brother George (Posie); children, Ronny Jr. (Judi) of Frankford, N.J., Sharon, Randy (Terry), Jay (Eileen), Joey (Sue), all of Sparta, and Dawn Earl Tolotta (Tony) of Phillipsburg, N.J.; grandchildren, Carly Krohn (Jeff), Jason, Joshua Bounds, Jeff, Julia, Brittney Quesada (Wes), Joey, Jeanne and Natalie; and great-grandsons, Blake and Wyatt Krohn.
Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Ron; brother John; and beloved sister, Clara.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse Association of Northern NJ Hospice, 175 South St., Morristown, N.J., 07960. The family will be holding a private service at a later date.