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Ruth Thomas Obituary
Ruth G. Thomas, 91, of the Trinity Living Center in Grove City, formerly of Brady Township, died Dec. 7 at her home.
Born Oct. 13, 1916, in Sykesville, she was the daughter of John and Mary Null Northey.
She was a member of the Highland Presbyterian Church of Slippery Rock.
Mrs. Thomas frequently corresponded by cards and letters with friends and relatives around the world and was an avid reader.
She was retired from the library at Slippery Rock University.
Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin C. Thomas, who she married May 15, 1939.
Surviving are a daughter, Linda Staff and her husband, George, of Wellsboro; three sons, Alan Thomas and his wife, Elaine, of Clearwater, Fla, Eric Thomas and his wife, Charlotte, of Slippery Rock and David Thomas and his wife, Erla, of Maryville, Tenn; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
THOMAS - Funeral services for Ruth G. Thomas, who died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, are being completed by Smith Funeral Home, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Butler Public Library or to a library of the donor's choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Arlena Mackey
January 2, 2008
Dear Thomas Family,
You have all our sincere sympathies for your loss at this time. Ruth was a dear friend.
-Arlena & Beverly
-Rosa Lee & Lee Watson
David Morris
December 27, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Dave and Ruth Morris
Joseph Frazier
December 26, 2007
Dear Thomas Family,I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to you in the death of your mother. She and your dad Ed were special friends. We were in touch via mail frequently since relocating in Calif.On my one trip back to PA,she served lunch for me at their home.
Betty Lou (Francis) Ivell
December 24, 2007
Linda, Alan, Eric, David and your families: I am so sorry about your mother. I never got back in to visit her. I have many memories of her and your dad...all pleasant. God bless all of you. I'm sure she is in Good Hands.
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