Ruth D. Goss, 99, former Ashland resident, passed away Saturday, October 12, at the Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center, Shenandoah.  Born in Ashland, September 7, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Bertha Jones Umlauf.  She attended Ashland High School, and was employed for the Umlauf Bakery Shop, Ashland, until her retirement.  Ruth was a member of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish, Ashland.

Preceding her in death was her husband, John E. Goss, passing on April 28, 1988, a son Robert Trathen, a granddaughter Mary Ann Trathen and brothers, Charles, Jacob, and Chester Umlauf.

Survivors

Daughter:  Mary Header, Ashland

Granddaughter:  Tiffany Urbanowicz, Ashland

Granddaughter:  Kim Trathen Kline, ST. Clair

Great Grandchildren, Julian, Natalie, Kate Urbanowicz, and Rachael Williams

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral prayer service, Monday, October 21st, at 7 PM, in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland.  Officiating will be Rev. Brian Miller, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish, Ashland.  Visitation with family will begin at 5 PM until service.  Interment will be at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Tuesday, October 22, at 1:30 PM.  Officiating at the cemetery will be Rev. Allen Helwig. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.