Ruth J. Marsh

Ruth T. Marsh, 76, of Meadville, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center following a period of declining health.

She was born September 13, 1936 in Meadville, a daughter of Gerald and Jean Simpson Winters.  She married Charles (Chuck) Marsh October 2, 1976 and he survives.

Ruth was a 1953 graduate of Meadville High School and was employed as an inspector at Channellock for 20 years.  She helped start the Crawford County Alert Team and taught CPR and advanced first aid through the American Red Cross.  She enjoyed camping, fishing, embroidery, playing cards and bird watching.  In her younger years, she also enjoyed singing.

Survivors, in addition to her loving husband Chuck of 36 years, include five sons, Michael C. Rankin and his wife Maryann of Cambridge Springs, Gary E. Rankin and his wife Delora of Townville, James W. Rankin and his wife Lesli of Houston, TX, Larry D. Rankin and his companion Mary Semi of Meadville, and Paul A. Lewis and his wife Lori of Clarksville, TN; two daughters, Connie R. Gill of New Orleans, LA and Janet I. Lewis of Clarksville, TN; a stepdaughter, Diane Courson and her husband Larry of Saegertown; a sister, Karen Dolk of Lafayette, IN; two brothers, William Winters and his wife Cathy of Saegertown and Robert Winters and his wife Sue of Meadville; fourteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph and Thelma Winters with whom she was very close; two sons, David E. and Daniel L. Rankin; and a sister, Barbara Winters.

Calling hours will be Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville where the funeral and committal service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Fraser, Pastor of Lyona Bible Church, officiating.

Interment will be in Greendale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 464 Pine St., Meadville, PA 16335.

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