The Worthington Times

Ruth A. Connell of Worthington, Indiana passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Linton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 71 years old, born June 10, 1935, the daughter of Julian Griffith and Florence Courtney Griffith.

Ruth Connell was a homemaker and waitress, and a member of the American Legion and V. F. W. Auxiliaries in Worthington.

Her family included: two daughters, Penny Bays of Switz City, Indiana and Julie Schaffer of Brown County, Indiana; one sister, Judy Willis of Worthington; one brother, Leo Griffith of Red Bluff, Califoria; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard Connell, in 1985; and one sister, Gloria Connell.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2007 at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington with Rev. David Tyra officiating. Friends may call at Welch & Cornett from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 1 and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. Memorial contributions may be given to Linton Nursing & Rehab.