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Ruth Greenawalt Obituary

RUTH ANN GREENAWALT Ruth passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 11, 2013 surrounded by family. She was born May 22, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Maurice and her 2 sisters Rita and Dorothy Kirstein. She is survived by their six children: Steve (Penni), Dennis (Ginny), Mark (Rose), Phil (Judie), Mike (Paula) and daughter Ruth Ann Holland. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; her brothers Ray and Charles (Joann) of Pittsburgh, PA and Paul of Norfolk, VA; sisters-in-law Mary Kerby of W. VA, Donna of OK; brothers-in-law Robert of NY, Louis of PA and numerous nieces, nephews and long time friends. Ruth was involved for many years with the Ladies of the Knights of Columbus #1638. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 at 10:00am at St. Catherines of Alexandria, Riverside, CA with interment at 12:15pm at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging Area #2. PRESTON & SIMONS MORTUARY Funeral Directors 951-683-7410

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Sep. 20, 2013.

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Karen Vicenzi

September 20, 2013

I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing... you have my condolences. I will pray for you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tom Dowding

September 20, 2013

Hello Ruth,

We are so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. You and your family and the entire Greenawalt family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Tom & Denise Dowding

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Riverside National Cemetery

Staging Area #2, CA 92501

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