Ruth Marie Emerson

Ruth peacefully left this life to spend eternity with her Lord on September 25, 2026, while surrounded by her sons and a daughter-in-law.

Ruth was born in Lorain, Ohio on December 9, 1947, to Harold J. Daigneau and Evelyn P. Daigneau (Brown). After Harold was done with his tour in WWII, they bought a nice new house in Lorain. While she was still a toddler, they relocated to Akron. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1965. She later met her to-be husband, Dennis, and they were married on June 6, 1970. They bought their first, and only, home in Copley Township in 1975.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Evelyn, her husband of 44 years, Dennis Emerson, her sister Sandra Heath, and brother Alfred Daigneau.

She is survived by her sons, Jeremy (Cynthia), Timothy (Michelle), and Michael (Amanda), as well as eleven grandchildren, Morgan, Elizabeth, Audrey, Austin, Theresa, Corrine, Hollie, Camdyn, Michael, Jase, and Breelyn. She is also survived by her brother, Richard (Barbara), and sister-in-law, Barbara Jean and many nieces and nephews.

Her father and mother taught her a love of fishing from an early age, spending vacations on lakes in Michigan and Ontario, Canada. That love of fishing continued with her young boys and family vacations at that Ontario spot.

Ruth loved being a homemaker and loved her family dearly. She loved to cook and spent many Christmases making cookies and chocolate treats for family and friends. After raising her boys, she returned to the workplace, working at a mall bookstore and then at J.C. Penney for a short time. She realized her true passion was back at home and spending time with the grandkids.

In 1978 she started attending Norton Grace Brethren Church with her sons and her Bible Study friends. When her health wouldn’t allow her to drive anymore, she was able to attend through streaming services. Near the end of her life, she enjoyed talking about her faith and listening to her son, “Jamie” read the Bible and reflect with her.

She was a wonderful caregiver, spending many years taking care of her ageing mother, mother-in-law, great-aunt, and husband. Her care and comfort for all those years left a lasting impression on those she leaves behind. She didn’t chase riches or fame, instead she focused on loving and providing for those around her. A lasting legacy of love.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to those that helped care for Ruth in her need: Shirley Denney, Yolanda Flower, Aunt Jean and her niece, Tracy. Also, thank you to the care and support of the staff at Altercare of Wadsworth and Absolute Hospice for making Ruth’s last days as comfortable as possible.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Grace Church Norton Campus, 3970 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd, Norton, OH 44203. The children will receive family and friends at 10:00 am with a service to follow.