RUTH I. HARMAN, age 84, of Portage, formerly of Lake Station, passed away Monday, November 15, 2010. Ruth was born March 5, 1926 to Thomas and Mildred Milliron in Vandergrift, PA. Ruth enjoyed her friendly neighborhood Bunko club. Ruth was a wonderful woman and will be truly missed.

Ruth is survived by her son, Richard (Marianne) Harman of Portage; daughters, Carol (Barry) Fancher of Portage and Elizabeth Jackson of Merrillville; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Chapman of Huntington Beach, CA and Joyce Deemer of Indiana, PA; other loving family and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Earl and her parents.

Memorials in Ruth's memory may be made to help with her great granddaughter's recovery through Miracle for Miranda, 569 N. County Line Rd., Hobart, IN 46342 or to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.

Private services were held by the family. Please send online condolences at www.reesfuneralhomes.com. Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel handling arrangements, (219) 962-1606.