Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Graff-Nation Funeral and Cremation Services

218-220 East Lincoln Ave

McDonald, Pennsylvania

Ruby Robertson Obituary

Ruby Jane Robertson, 76, of McDonald, passed Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

She was born November 27, 1944, in South Fayette Township, a daughter of William and Ruth Bentrem Rigert.

Ruby was a graduate of South Fayette High School Class of 1962. She worked at Walmart as an associate in Robinson Township for 17 years.

On July 11, 1970, she married John Andrew Robertson, who survives.

Mrs. Robertson attended Cross Connections Alliance Church in McDonald. She enjoyed sewing and gardening.

Surviving are three children, Scot (Jen) Robertson of Illinois, Greg (Megan) Robertson of North Carolina and Gayle (Michael) Jesse of Burgettstown; two sisters, Ruth Ann Porter of Burgettstown and Rita Taborski of McDonald; six grandchildren, Alex Jesse, Addie, Lyla, Shelby, Andrew and Tyler Robertson.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 16, in Nation Funeral Home Inc., 220 E. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald, PA 15057. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17, in Cross Connections Alliance Church, 210 Valley Street, McDonald. Interment will follow in Robinson Run Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Cross Connections Alliance Church.





To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Observer-Reporter on Jul. 16, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Robertson

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Ruby Robertson's name

Memorial Events
for Ruby Robertson

Jul

16

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nation Funeral Home

218-220 East Lincoln Ave, McDonald, PA 15057

Jul

17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Cross Connection Alliance Church

201 Valley St., McDonald, PA 15057

Funeral services provided by:

Graff-Nation Funeral and Cremation Services

218-220 East Lincoln Ave, McDonald, PA 15057-1428

How to support Ruby's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Ruby Robertson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more