February 25, 1921 - February 7, 2020

Ruth A. Yelsik (nee Prochaska) passed away just shy of her 99th birthday. Beloved wife of George (deceased); mother of Ruth Ann Nikishin “Ruthie” (deceased); daughter of Anna Andel (Prochaska) and James Lawrence (both deceased); Beloved sister and closest friend of Bernice Kelleher (deceased); sister of William, Arthur, Oliver, and Charles Andel (all deceased); grandmother of Marie Griffin Stover (Keith) and George Nikishin; great-grandmother of Emily, Alec, and Madelyn. Dear aunt and great aunt of many. Born in Cleveland Ohio, Ruth was raised by her grandparents, Frank & Anne Prochaska. She had many jobs ranging from Kresge's to Richmond Brothers, Eaton, Superior Carbon and Gray Drug. As a Maple Hts. resident, she was a constant presence at Maple Heights Senior Center for over 10 years - where she had many, many friends. Ruth was a lover of Jesus and nature. She loved to watch for deer, birds and budding trees. She was a faithful pen pal and encourager to so many over the decades. Her spirit, her letters, and her strength will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 10-11:00 a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts, OH 44125 (2 Blocks South of Rockside). Closing prayer will be at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery.