Ruth A. Thompson

Ruth A. Thompson, 95, of Meadville, and a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community for the past seven years, died there, Wednesday, March 13, 2013.

She was born November 7, 1917 in New Castle, PA a daughter of John and Mary Evans Loy.  She married Edgar C. (Dick) Thompson December 8, 1939 and he preceded her in death on October 13, 1999.

A graduate of New Castle High School, Ruth retired from J.C. Penney Co. in Meadville.  After retirement, she enjoyed golfing and sewing.  She was a volunteer at the Meadville Medical Center for 20 years.

Survivors, include two sons, Richard Thompson and his wife Jan of Harleysville, PA and Robert Thompson and his wife Wanda of Ivyland, PA; a daughter, Linda Thompson Hays of Cochranton; seven grandchildren, Carolyn Thompson Hammack of Albuquerque, NM, Brian Thompson of Hatfield, PA, Rick Thompson of Brooklyn, NY, Anna Haag of Philadelphia, Bradley Thompson of Ivyland, PA, Matthew Thompson of Harleysville, PA and Sally Thompson of Willow Grove, PA and six great grandchildren.

A graveside service in Greendale Cemetery will be held at a date and time to be announced.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, N/W PA Chapter, 1128 State Street, Suite 301, Erie, PA 16501.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut Street, Meadville.

Memories and condolences may be shared at waidfuneralhome.net