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Official Obituary of

Ruth A. Certo

October 20, 1953 ~ July 26, 2025 (age 71) 71 Years Old

Ruth Certo Obituary

RUTH A. CERTO (nee Bovest), passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 71. Loving wife of David; cherished mother of John (Alika) and Rachel Jacob (Robert); adored grandmother of Evan, Hannah, Laurel, Simon, Jetta, Julian, David, and Penelope. She is the sister of Esther Melendez (Richard) and sister-in-law of Carol Bovest. Preceded in death by her siblings Frank Bovest, Frances Foucar (Ted), Margaret Hasenstab (George), and also cousins June Hess (Johnny). Predeceased by her parents Michael and Martha Bovest. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 W. AURORA RD (RTE. 82), SAGAMORE HILLS, FOR VISITATION ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2025, FROM 2-4 AND 6-8 PM. Funeral service 10:00 am on Friday, August 1, 2025 at the funeral home. Interment Northfield Macedonia Cemetery. 

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Services

Visitation
Wednesday
July 30, 2025

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Ferfolia Funeral Home
356 W. Aurora Road
Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

Visitation
Wednesday
July 30, 2025

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ferfolia Funeral Home
356 W. Aurora Road
Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

Funeral Service
Friday
August 1, 2025

10:00 AM
Ferfolia Funeral Home
356 W. Aurora Road
Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

Interment following funeral service
Friday
August 1, 2025

Northfield-Macedonia Cemetery
9804 Olde 8 Road
Northfield, OH 44067

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