Ruth J. Heaton - Age 90 - of Toronto, passed away Sunday - May 4, 2003 at the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville.She was born December 9, 1912 in New Cumberland, WV, the daughter of the late Everard and Besse Johnson Joy.Ruth is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Toronto where she had been a long time member.Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Husband - Robert L. Heaton who passed away in 1983 and whom she married April 12, 1934 / Brother - Charles Joy / Sister - Hope Tindall / Grandson - Todd HeatonHer survivors are:Son: Robert E. Heaton and wife Sally of Toronto, OhioBrother: Ned Joy and wife Jo Ann of Columbus, OhioGranddaughter: Wendy Butcher of Pottery Addition, OhioFriends and family will be received for visitation 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at the Clarke Funeral Home - 302 Main St. - Toronto. 740-537-1234 or 800-588-1446.A funeral service will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday - May 7, 2003 at the funeral home with the Rev. Kevin Rinkes officiating. Burial will follow at the Fort Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersville, Ohio.