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.
