Ruth E. Wills, age 72, of Newark, passed away on May 12, 2017 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.She was born in Newark, Ohio on December 8, 1944 to the late Henry and Carrie (Boyer) Bennett. Ruth was a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed knitting, coloring, walking, bicycling, fishing and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her special angel, Violet Price, and Violets children, Hollie and Frankie; cousin, Kathy (Randy) Damron; and numerous other cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Michael Wills in 2013; four aunts; one uncle; and two cousins. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ruth to Foundation For Hospice of Central Ohio, PO Box 430, Newark, Ohio 43058-0430. Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Ruth and her family.