RUTH, James L. Beloved husband of Debbie Ruth (Nee Johantges) for 43 years. Loving father of Scott (Jennifer) Ruth and Allison Ruth. Devoted grandfather of Jackson, Andrew and Kinley. Dear brother of Dorothy (the late Dan) Finley the late Jack (Jo) Ruth and Marilyn Campbell. Also survived by his many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at 76 years of age. Visitation at St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1175 Overlook Ave., on Thursday from 9:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cincinnati VA, 3200 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220 or to Queen City Hospice, 4605 Duke Dr., Suite 220, Mason, OH 45050 or donate blood at any Hoxworth Blood Center in his name. B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home serving the family. www.bjmeyer.com