Jacob Ryan Ruth

Jacob “Jake” Ryan Ruth, age 26, of Harmony, sadly lost his battle with mental illness and he passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Born March 30, 1999 in Butler; he is the son of Kevin D. and Rebecca S. Beige Ruth.

He was a 2017 graduate of Butler Area High School.  After school, he served in the US Army Reserves.

Jake was self employed where he used his talents and skills in construction.

He is survived by his daughter Kelsey Ruth, his son Maverick Ruth, the mother of their children Alyssa Neill of Harmony; his parents Kevin and Rebecca Ruth of Butler; his siblings Josh Ruth, Lily Ruth, Palin Ruth, and Roman Ruth all of Butler; maternal grandmother Patricia Brickner of Butler, paternal grandfather Dale Ruth of Fenelton, paternal grandmother Phyllis (Ted) Dittmer of Butler; his dog Odin; and a number of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Edward “Ned” Beige and paternal grandmother Elaine Ruth.

Funeral services were private.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Raisley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, pc., 387 Main Street, Prospect.

To prevent suicide, to provide more awareness through education, and to provide advocacy and support, the family suggest memorial contributions to www.jakebaker27.org in Jake Ruth’s memory.

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