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Ruth McGaw Obituary
Born Thursday, March 28, 1929 in Beaver, Gearhart Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Burton, and Helen (Thomas) Neaus. Ruth was also predeceased by; husband, Barry McGaw; sons, Lenny Fisher, Myron Fisher; sisters, Ethel Mott, Lois Wood, Rosie Oberdorf; brothers, Raymond, Howard, Harold, and Frank Neaus; former husband, Myron C. Fisher.
Surviving are; daughter, Ruthann Yanochko wife of Joseph; son, Larry Fisher and his wife Mary Ann; sister, Alverta Thomashefsky; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Linda Fisher. Nieces and nephews also survive Ruth.
A homemaker, Ruth enjoyed trips to the casino, and crocheting. Ruth, had worked at Foldes Inc. of West Hazleton.
Private Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment will be at Mount Laurel Cemetery Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252
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