Ruth Evelyn Casto 84, of Spencer, died Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Roane General Hospital.

She was born in Zona, WV on August 3, 1937.  The daughter of the late Cecil and Wilma Starcher of Zona.

She was a retired 31-year employee of the Kellwood company.  She was a member of the Spencer Church of the Nazarene, and a former member of the Spencer Roane volunteer fire department ladies auxiliary.   She loved her family, reading, (currently having read 1,613 books from the local library), watching football, sewing and working crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her children, John Casto Jr. (Kathy) of Sholow, AZ and Patty Davis (Broe) of Warren, OH; grandson, Ethan Davis. Granddaughter, Melinda Westenfelder (Tim); great-grand daughter, Amelia; and great-grandson, Harrison of Southington, OH. Granddaughter, Nicole Borntrager (Nathan); great- grandson, Austin of Canton, OH.  Special daughter, Carolyn Yarian (Mark) of Canal Fulton, OH.  One sister, Edie Miller of Spencer and two brothers, Bob Starcher of Zanesville, OH and Glen Starcher (Janet) of Fairplain, WV; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, John Casto of 51 years and daughter, Judy Casto.  Brothers, Jerry Starcher, Howard Starcher, Bill Starcher; and sisters, Mary Bailey and Francis Lane; and three nephews.

Services will be 1:00 PM ~ Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer, WV with Pastor Brad Petitt officiating. Burial will follow at Ward Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorvandalefuneralhome.com