Ruby Radel

PORTAGE – Ruby Radel, age 89, of Portage, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Randolph Health Services.

Ruby was born on July 12, 1935, in Betsy Layne, Kentucky, the daughter of Malcolm and Maxie (Pinson) Blankenship. She was married to Lawson George Radel, who preceded her in death. Ruby had worked as an aide at Madison General Hospital for many years.

She is survived by her daughter, Georgia Ann Moffett; her grandchildren, Cheyenne (Trevor) Yager and Savannah Ferrell; her great-grandchildren, Livvie and Lainey; her brother, Mack Blankenship; her sisters, Erma Jean Watts, Donna Wolff, Dee Parsons, and Katy Parsons; nieces, nephews, special nieces, Judy (Fred) Taylor and Vannessa Wolff and special nephew, David Wolff; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brothers, Ed Blankenship, Palmer Blankenship, and Clinton Blankenship, and her sisters, Genevieve Walker and Avenell Kinney.

At Ruby’s request, no services will be held.

Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home, in Portage, is assisting the family.