Ruth was a 1935 graduate of Butler High School. She was a loving and devoted homemaker, and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Carlisle.

She is survived by three sons; Ray (and his wife, Jill) Stiteler of Carlisle, Dean (and his wife, Joann) Stiteler of Camp Hill and Jim (and his wife, "Sam") Stiteler of Homosassa, FL, one daughter, Janet A. Stiteler of Carlisle, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Johanna Cheers and one grandson, Matthew Stiteler.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2011, in the St. Patrick Shrine Church, 140 E. Pomfret St., Carlisle, with Rev. Dwight D. Schlaline as the celebrant.There will be no viewing or visitation. Burial will be in St. Patrick's New Catholic Cemetery, Carlisle. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements. The family thanks the staff of Bethany Village Maplewood and Odyssey Hospice for the care and attention of our mother.