Ruth Wania Obituary
Wania, Ruth T.
(nee Kellett), Baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, on Monday, May 3, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late John and Rina Kellett; Loving wife of the late Edward L. Wania; cherished mother of Cindy (Tim) Flach, the late Stan (Denise), Mari (Bill), Eddie (Maryann), Maureen Wania-Galkowski, Craig (Heather), and the late Bart Wania; dear grandmother of Josh, Ryan, Niccole, Stan, Sarah, Michael, Jordan, Jenna, Kasey, Jack, Andrew, and Aidan; dear great-grandmother of Riley, Reagan, Denise, R.J., Vail, Beckett, with baby Jackson due in August; loving sister of the late John (Kay), Bill (Dorothy), Lee (Joan), and Dick (Kathleen) Kellett; dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services: Visitation will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Parish Church (405 S Church St., Wentzville, MO 63385) at 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. with Mass following the visitation at 10:30 a.m. Graveside service will be held following Mass at 12:45 p.m., Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. A celebration of life with be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Scott A. Lewis Park in Cottleville, MO. You can find Scott A. Lewis Park within the Miralago Subdivision off Mid Rivers Mall Drive at 1000 Scott A. Lewis Lane. Memorial donations may be made to:Pink Sisters Convent
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Grace (Bowman) Paddock
May 7, 2021
Ruth was a sweet lady. We spent many Christmas eve nights together at aunt Rina and uncle Jack's house. My sympathies to Maureen and the other cousins.
Carol Grelle
May 7, 2021
Mrs. Wania will truly be missed. I spent a lot of time at their house growing up. Her house was always full of laughter, love and kids from the neighborhood. You were a special lady Mrs. Wania!
John Polizzi
May 6, 2021
So very sorry for your loss, it's always hard to lose a loved one. Stay strong
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Joe Parisi
May 6, 2021
The Wania family were our next door neighbors on Jennings St Road. Ruth was always so kind & friendly.
My deepest sympathy to the children.
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