On Monday, October 27, 2025, age 76, of Sharpsburg. Beloved wife of the late Charles Jackson; beloved mother of Keith Jackson; mother-in-law of Susan Jackson; grandmother of Trista and Tessa Jackson; daughter of the late Richard and Jeannette (Donohue) Stokes; sister of Richard Stokes, Jeffrey Stokes, Letitia Houser, and the late Kathleen Bates and Timothy Stokes. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. For the last 14 years, Ruth Ann really enjoyed her life in Florida. Friends received Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Sharpsburg. A blessing service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 12 noon.
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820 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
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