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    Ms. Ida Ruth Zayatz

    September 8, 1927 - November 12, 2021

    Ida Ruth Zayatz, age 94, of Macclenny, Florida passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021. She was born on September 8, 1927 in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania to Claude and Ida Newhart. On November 22, 1947 Ruth married the love of her life, John Zayatz Jr. in Shavertown, Pennsylvania. In 1957 she moved with her husband and 3 daughters to Jacksonville, Florida. In 1977, Ruth, her husband, and son, John Zayatz III, moved to Macclenny, Florida where they made life-long friends. After John’s death in 1984, Ruth enjoyed many years of playing golf and traveling with friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Ida Newhart; husband, John Zayatz Jr.; her only son John Zayatz III; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Sandra (Don) Hempson, Shirley Bowles, Joann (Charles) Garner; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren. Ruth was a wonderful individual and will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. A Celebration of Ruth’s life will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Bryan Simpson officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or give online at support.communityhospice.com. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904)259-5700. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.

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    Ida Ruth Zayatz, age 94, of Macclenny, Florida passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021. She was born on September 8, 1927 in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania to Claude and Ida Newhart. On November 22, 1947 Ruth married the love of her life,... View Obituary & Service Information

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