Ruth Helen Schneehagen, 96, of Westminster, passed away on June 18, 2025, at Brighton Gardens of Columbia. Born on February 11, 1929, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of James and Lillian Gorey and the beloved wife of the late William H. Schneehagen. Ruth earned a master’s degree in education from Western Maryland College and devoted over 30 years to teaching in the Carroll County Public School System. She loved traveling, painting, theatre, reading, and spending time with friends. Ruth is survived by her daughters—Cynthia, Colleen, Cheryl, and Carol—as well as many cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
