Ruth Daugherty

RUTH DAUGHERTY, 96, of Weirton, WV passed Monday, September 23, 2024 at Hope Cottage in Weirton. She was born January 5, 1928 in Hollidays Cove, WV, daughter of the late Otto and Emma Rohner Ficker. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Albert “Doc” Daugherty (2020); and sisters, Marie McVicker and Helen Knollinger. Ruth was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Weirton. She worked for many years as a typesetter for Weirton Daily Times and Herald Star newspapers. Ruth enjoyed bowling, crafting, ceramics, and always a good hand of cards with her friends, the Wetzels. She enjoyed vacationing in Daytona Beach, FL and Lake Cumberland, KY, where she had fond memories and had many great friends. Ruth is survived by her sons, Bruce Daugherty of Weirton and Jeff Daugherty (Charlotte) of Canfield, OH; grandsons, Jake Daugherty (Tori) and Jared Daugherty (Amber); and great-grandchildren, Evie, Lainey, Harlow, and soon-to-arrive, Harvey. Visitation was held Friday, September 27, 2024 until the time of the service at Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home, Weirton, with Pastor Michael Heckathorn presiding. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Ruth’s family would like to thank the outstanding care of Dr. Makar and his staff and all the caring employees of Hope Cottage. Memorial donations can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 3432 West Street, Weirton, WV 26062. Condolences may be left at www.steelandwolfe.com.