Lillian A. Ruta, 73, of Madison, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at home.

She was born January 30, 1935 in Cleveland to Anna (Davidson) & John Bliss and married Anthony Ruta, Sr. in Northfield, Ohio on October 25, 1961.

Mrs. Ruta had been a part time cashier at Super Duper in Madison.

She also worked in the cafeteria at the Madison Schools and enjoyed staying home and taking care of family.

Surviving Family include her Husband, Anthony Ruta, Sr. of Madison, Ohio;

Son, Robert (Teresa) Wilson of Austinburg, Ohio; Daughters, Patricia Wilson of Madison, Ohio and Lucy Salyers of Ashtabula, Ohio; 7 Grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren; Sisters Jean Smiley of Florida, Georgia Bistrician of Eastlake, Ohio and Evelyn Beach of Mentor on the Lake, Ohio.

Preceded in Death by Parents, Anna (Davidson) & John Bliss; Son, Anthony Ruta, Jr.; Daughter, Linda Cammerata and Brother, John Bliss.

Friends will be received: 2-4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 2008, at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio, with a Funeral Service immediately following at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Rev. Harry J. Pishcura will be officiating.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.