Ruth C. Duffy, age 98, of Troy, Ohio was born of the late, George and Ora Loesch Trace in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Duffy; sons, Timothy and Dennis Duffy and sister, Helen Schweller. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Dorothy Duffy; grandchildren, Kelly Bassett and Casey Duffy and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Duffy was an active member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Troy.