Ruth M. Blair

Blair, Ruth Marie (Benson), 77, McVeytown, passed away Monday January 27, 2025, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born February 11, 1947, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late Archie and Marjorie (Prough) Benson. Survived by her loving husband, John A. Blair, whom she married in June 1965. Also survived by her children, SuzAnne M. Moore and husband, Jim; AnnMarie S. Dean and husband, Robert; Russell D. Blair and wife, Tammy; and LeAnne M. Blair and partner, Becky; 9 grandchildren, Joshua, Bryan, Alex, Alan, Benjamin, Tyler, Anna, Kasey, and Garrett; 10 great grandchildren; and 3 siblings, Janet Bish and husband, Forrest; Paul Benson and wife, Marian; and Darlene Williams and husband, Gary. Preceded in death by an infant sister, Beverly Benson. Mrs. Blair was a 1965 graduate of Captain Jack High School. She enjoyed sewing and was a seamstress, making, repairing and altering many gowns and dresses in the area. Mrs. Blair attended the Cedar Crest Independent Baptist Church. She liked to tend to her garden and canning. Family and friend will be received on Friday January 31, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday February 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., all at the Cedar Crest Independent Baptist Church, 106 Pin Oak Ln, Mt Union, PA 17066, Pastor L. James Barton, officiant. Interment to follow at Newton Hamilton Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care™.” Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.