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Ruth Thoma

Thoma

Ruth Arlene Thoma, 91, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot.

She was born Feb. 13, 1931, in Zelienople, and was the daughter of the late George and Esther (Rape) Lauten.

She belonged to the historical society.

Surviving are her two sons, Steven Dorenkamp of Chicora and Daniel Dorenkamp of Orlando, Fla.; three stepchildren; two grandchildren, Alex and Ashleigh Dorenkamp; two great-grandchildren, Elijah and Carly Dorenkamp; and her close friend, Janet Sperring.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Dorenkamp; her second husband, Wayne Thoma; a grandson, Anthony Dorenkamp; a stepson; four sisters; and a brother.

THOMA — Per her wishes, visitation and burial were private for Ruth Arlene Thoma, who died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022.

Arrangements are under the direction of YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, Butler.

Please visit www.youngfuneralhomes.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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