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Ruth Altmeyer Obituary
Ruth Geraldine (Wissinger) Altmeyer, 88, of Kittanning, passed away on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at the Kittanning Care Center.
She was born on July 2, 1933, to Samuel and Edna (Brewer) Wissinger in Indiana County, Pa.
Ruth was the administrator for Altmeyer Colonial Acres. She was the owner of Ruth's Ceramics and Ruth's Gift Box. Ruth was a very artistic person who enjoyed doing ceramics, painting and quilting. In her later years, she loved traveling to various casinos with her loving husband and best friend, William E. Altmeyer, Sr. She was a member of Rural Valley United Methodist Church.
Ruth is survived by her three sons: Daniel J. (Ruth) Altmeyer, Robert M. (Kathy) Altmeyer and Thomas E. Altmeyer; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by parents; husband, William E. Altmeyer, Sr., whom she married April 3, 1953 and died May 26, 2014; two sons: Terry R. Altmeyer and William E. Altmeyer, Jr.; half-sister, Sandra Boarts; and half-brother, Alvin Burnell Brewer.
Visitation will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Carson/Boyer Funeral Home, Inc., 724 W. Main St., Rural Valley, Pa.
Funeral services will immediately follow at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Alfred Kimmell officiating. Burial will take place in the Union Hill Cemetery, Rossiter.
Online condolences can be given at: carsonboyer.com
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Sally DeGaine
February 23, 2022
Boys I was slot supervisor at Seneca Allegany Casino. Ruth and Bill were very dear to me. I call every Xmas but this year no response. I even tried yesterday. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She made me an urn for my dog and will always cherish it. REST IN PEACE RUTHIE
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