Ruth N. Sell, 89, of Madison, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Cardinal Woods Skilled Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Sharon, PA to Carl and Flora (Parker) Garrett on Sept. 25, 1928. Ruth married Willard Jud Sell in 1954.

Ruth worked at various places within the community, but her primary love was caring for her family and enjoying loved ones at home and away.

Ruth is survived by her daughters, Sheryel (David) Fulkerson, Kathy Brown; grandchildren, Rhonda Szalay, Troy Wilhelm, Darrin Wilhelm, Sherri Holm, Darold Brown, Michaela Wilcox, T.J. Nicklow, Amy Garland, Mike Fulkerson, John Fulkerson, and David Fulkerson, Jr.; 14 great grandchildren. She is preceded by her husband, Jud, in 1998; daughters, Dorraine Nicklow, Bonnie Szalay; grandson, Ronnie Szalay; granddaughter Stephanie Brown; and 8 brothers and sisters.

Friends may call 5-7pm Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, OH. Committal service, officiated by Rev. David Durkit, will be at 11am Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, 11521 Chillicothe Rd. Chesterland OH 44026.

Contributions may be made in Ruths name to First United Church of Christ, 36721 Lake Shore Blvd, Eastlake, OH 44095, or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland OH 44110.

Friends may leave condolences at www.behmfuneral.com