Ruth Pertl Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank Pertl; her sons, Milton F. Pertl and Roger C. Pertl; and several of her sixteen siblings.
Ruth is survived by her sisters, Grace Fletcher of Cranesville and Helen Eckels of DuBois; her brother, Gene Robison of North Carolina; her brother-in-law, Robert Davis of Edinboro; her son, Randy Pertl (Nancy) of Cranesville; her grandchildren, Dan Pertl (Sarah) of Erie, Kristen McHenry of Erie, and Heather Dawson (Brian) of Pittsburgh; several great-grandchildren; and her special friend, Teresa Huzinec of Girard.
Ruth graduated with honors from Albion High School in 1945 and was a faithful member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cranesville. She worked alongside her husband on their dairy farm throughout her adult life and took great pride in her role as a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker.
Ruth was known for her excellent cooking, her love of hosting family gatherings, and her warm sense of humor. She enjoyed reading, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, walking with her dog Buddy, and finding treasures while thrift shopping.
Ruth requested that her funeral services be private, but her family intends to host a celebration of life gathering in her honor in the coming weeks.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of LECOM VNA Hospice for their compassionate care and support.
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Kevin Robison
December 21, 2025
I´m thankful to have spoken to aunt Ruthie last month for a bit she most certainly is with the Lord. I´m thankful to have had her in my life. Condolences to the entire family.
Kevin Robison
December 21, 2025
Rose Johnston
December 21, 2025
My condolences to the family. Ruth raised three fine men. Her memory and values will live on thru the family. She will be missed by many.
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Henry and Lisa Tomasik
December 19, 2025
Randy and Nancy , Our deepest sympathies. May God be with you at this time.
Allen Orr
December 19, 2025
My sincere condolences to you, Randy and Nancy. May the God of all comfort provide His peace during your time of grief.
Gail Robinson Rodgers
December 18, 2025
I so enjoyed the time I spent on Aunt Ruth and Uncle Frank's farm. My mom (Iva Robison Davis) would take we five kids from San Bernardino, CA on a Greyhound Bus and we would get off in Girard and had a great time on the combine and helping with farm chores and watching calves being born. Then back on the bus and home. Eventually we moved out here and got to see more of Ruth and Frank and the rest of local family. Aunt Ruth had the gift of hospitality made terrific Texas Sheet Cake. Since Mom is no longer here to say it, I know she cherished the time she got to spend with her sisters, Grace, Ruth, and Helen since we moved back here in 1971. I will miss you.
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