Ruth A. Bonelli, age 83, passed away January 1, 2022, at Symphony at Mentor.  She was born July 16, 1938, in Painesville to Harold and Jeanette (Patchin) Olds.

Ruth was a bus driver for the Painesville Township School System for over 25 years.  She was a member of St. Mary Church in Painesville. She loved playing Sudoku, crossword puzzles, reading, and pool time.  But most of all, Ruth enjoyed visiting her family and being with her animals.

Ruth is survived by her daughters, Theresa (Mark) Throckmorton, Victoria (David) England, and Melissa (Robert) Daniels; sister, Cheryl Fox; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Bonelli in 2011; son Jim Bonelli, brothers, David Binnig and Ken Binnig; sister, Donna Hite; and her parents.

Private graveside services will be held at a later time.