Ruth A. McHenry

Ruth A. McHenry

Ruth McHenry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 27, 2012.
Ruth A. McHenry Castle Shannon Ruth A. McHenry, 96, of Castle Shannon, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012. She was the wife of the late John C.; loving mother of Chris (Linda Schaffer) and Mike (Kimberly Ann) McHenry; and devoted grandmother of Christopher (Tiffany) and Jon (Taylor) McHenry and Schalyn Sohn. Ruth was proud to be a veteran of World War II. Friends will be welcomed from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 1008 Castle Shannon Blvd., Castle Shannon. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at St. Winifred Church. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com.

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