Ruth Anne Diller
Passed: March 15, 2022
Charleston, WV
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Ruth Anne Diller
Passed: March 15, 2022
Charleston, WV
Obituary
RUTH ANNE DILLER, age 90, of Charleston, passed away on Tuesday, March 15th, at her home following a short illness. She was the daughter of Minnie and Lon G. Marks (Attorney). She attended Stonewall Jackson High school and graduated from West Virginia University with Bachelor and Masters degrees in Education. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority, Phi Alpha Theta, and Kappa Delta Pi. She was a lifelong educator, teaching American History and Latin for 50 years. She taught at East Bank High School (1953-1958), John Adams Junior High School (1970-2002), and George Washington High School (2002-2012). Her students won the Marshall Latin Cup over 15 times and she was proud to have taught many West Virginians including Jerry West, Sam Trammell, and Connor Knighton.
As a young mother, she worked with Childrens Theater. Her interests included knitting, gardening, golf, reading, and crossword puzzles. She was a lifelong lover of animals. After retiring, she volunteered at Saint Francis Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House, and donated food and clothing gifts to One Day weekly and Thomas Hospital. She taught adult Latin classes, and enjoyed going out with friends and students to dinner, movies, and shows, and she enjoyed traveling with friends, especially to Cape Cod.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Rosalie Atkins, and her husbands Donald K. Cooper and William C. Diller. She is survived by her sons, Kent G Cooper of Ellicott City, MD., and Kevin B. Cooper (Naomi), of San Diego, CA.; grandchildren Shannon and Adam Cooper; Stepdaughters Kathy Wilkinson (George) and Charlotte Cohen; stepsons Brad Diller (Lee) and Brian Diller (Eliska); step grand children Evan Osborn (Heather), Maddie and Nathan Diller; step great grand children Amelia and Holdn Osborn. Niece Alice McCoy and nephew John Atkins.
Memorial Visitation will be at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Saturday March 19th, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Request flowers be omitted and donations be made to Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association (KCHA), 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, 304-342-1576.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com .
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
8 responses to Ruth Anne Diller
Barbara Tinnel (formerly Barbara Cummings) says:
March 21, 2022
Ruth was a class act from start to finish. She was a wonderful human being and absolutely amazing in everything she did. I taught with her at George Washington High School. She was an inspiration to thousands of students.
Bob Zitelli, WVU ‘71 says:
March 20, 2022
Dear Family Members, Please accept my prayers on learning of Ruth’s passing. She was my supervising teacher in 1970 at John Adam’s while student teaching., Ruth was a great mentor guiding me for one term and providing great professional direction. I never forgot our daily conversations and carry those memories close to my heart.Her enthusiasm and love for teaching was remarkable. There were so many positive attributes I experienced with her that I’m grateful for. May out Lord accept her into His kingdom. Peace be with you all. Until we meet again Ruth. Rest In Peace.
Belenda Halsey-Bell says:
March 20, 2022
I met Mrs. Diller as a result of her teaching Latin at GW (she taught my son for 2 years), she often told me to call her Ruth but she was always Mrs.Diller to me. Later we became casual friends. She always had a smile, kind word and positive outlook. I can hear her stepping through the gates of heaven saying “ad sum” (I am here). I will miss her.
Roxanne Valentino-Burval says:
March 18, 2022
Kevin and Kent,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Ruth was a fantastic woman and friendly neighbor for years to the Burval family. Our children loved going over to her house, including to see her cats, Smoque and Ashe. I always respected her love of teaching Latin and her unmatched energy and wit!
We are keeping you and your families in our prayers.
With Love, Dan, Roxanne, Kaelyn, Xavier, and Carissa Burval
Christine Michael says:
March 18, 2022
Ruth was the consummate teacher. She arrived prepared for class, and perfectly dressed and coiffed ever day! Whenever the children and I disagreed on grammar, we would end the dispute with, “We will ask Miss Diller!”