Ruth A. Flanley

August 20, 2010

Ruth A. Flanley, 82, of the Newtown section of Hanover Township, died Friday, August 20, 2010, at the home of her daughter in Sarasota, Fla. Born Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late William and Ida Morris Tosh, and was a graduate of Hanover Area High School, Class of 1946. Prior to retiring, Ruth worked for RCA, and was a member of the Nippers Club. She enjoyed volunteering for the American Red Cross, and was a life long member of St. Aloysius Church, Hanover Township. Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Flanley; a son, Frank (Buddy) Flanley; a sister, Margaret McEvoy; and three brothers, Robert, Thomas and William Tosh. She is survived by her daughter, Maureen, and son-in-law, Jim Urbaniak, of Sarasota, Fla.; a son, Bill (Sham) Flanley, Newtown section of Hanover Twp; six grandchildren, Kellee Travis, Lauren Saxton, Leah Marano, Lindsey Molnar, Cade Flanley, and Gavin Flanley; four great- grandchildren, Sophia and Michael Marano and Evelyn and Jack Saxton, as well as nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Lehman Family Funeral Service, 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Aloysius Church, 143 Division St., Wilkes-Barre. The Rev. Andrew Sinnott will officiate. Entombment will be in St. Therese's Mausoleum at St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Condolences may be e-mailed to info@lehmanfuneralhome.com