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CARLISLE - Ruth Marlene Warner, 71, of Carlisle, passed away at her home Monday (Nov. 30, 2009). She was born May 8, 1938, in Carlisle, a daughter of the late Francis Dimmerling and Emma Kuhn Dimmerling of Caldwell.

Ruth was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, friend and teacher.

She taught for the Noble Local School District, retiring after 36 years of service. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Catholic Women's Club, Noble County Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Ruth was an avid reader, sports fan and active member of the community.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Warner, whom she married Nov. 4, 1961; two sons, Ron (Suzan) Warner of Marietta, and Roger (Megan) Warner of Bellbrook; two daughters, Rhonda (John) Varhola of Sarahsville, and Reva (Brian) Moore of Westerville; 10 grandchildren, Ryan and Alan Varhola; Justin, Megan, Jessica, Isaac, Max and Lucy Warner; Hunter and Cody Moore; four brothers, Paul (Maureen) Dimmerling of Caldwell, Marvin (Darlene) Dimmerling and Bill Dimmerling of Carlisle, and Gary (Susie) Dimmerling of Granville; five sisters: Melba (Oliver) Hupp and Jean (Larry) Lowe of Caldwell, Jane (Virgil) Thompson of Summerfield, Alice (Richard) Piatt of Graysville, and Marilyn (Tom) Poland of Pleasant City. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Friends will be received today (Dec. 2, 2009) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West St., Caldwell, Ohio 43724, with a vigil service held at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Carlisle with the Rev. Father Thomas Hamm and the Rev. Father Wayne Morris serving as celebrants. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Carlisle.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Hospice of Guernsey Inc, P.O. Box 1165, Cambridge, Ohio 43725. To sign an online guestbook and share a fond memory of Ruth, please visit the funeral home's Web site at www.ChandlerFuneralHome.net .