Ruth Hulthen

Ruth was born and raised in Newcomerstown, OH, and has lived in Summit County for about 38 years. 

She has been playing guitar for 35 years, mountain dulcimer for 4 years, and just picked up a bowed psaltry and autoharp. 

She joined Mixed-Up Strings about 3 years ago.  She is also a member of the Tri-County Dulcimer Society.  She volunteers to play mountain dulcimer at Briarwood Nursing Home twice a month. 

She is married, Mark, and has a son in the Marines, Tony, and has two dogs.  Her mom and dad both play mountain dulcimer along with 2 of her 5 sisters.