Ruth S. Dornin

Ruth S. (Sittman) Dornin, 87, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday, March 22, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family, at UPMC East Hospital. She was born December 22, 1937 at home in Herminie, a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Ella (Eckberg) Sittman. Subsequent to Ella's death, Ruth was raised by by her aunt Mildred Vanatt, who she affectionately called mom throughout her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ronald C. Dornin, son Brian R. Dornin and her siblings Robert Vanatt, Margaret Vanatt, William Sittman, Jack Sittman, Carl Sittman, and Joy Book. Ruth was a longtime active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Irwin where she was a former member of the choir. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Irwin Ch. 400, and the Order of Amaranth. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed gardening, reading and walking on the beach. She loved animals, was an outstanding baker and had a great sense of hospitality. She is survived by her children Ronald S. Dornin and his wife Elena and Kelly L. Dornin-Koss and her husband Elmer; her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Jessica L. Dunlap and her husband Joseph and their children Bryan and Brody, Lauren M. Cotherman and her husband Nicholas and their children Jackson and Jameson, and Ronald J. Dornin and his wife Claudia and their children Elizabeth Ruth and Sophia. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main St., Irwin. A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, at First Presbyterian Church, 617 Main St., Irwin. A fellowship meal will follow. Interment will be in Westmoreland County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to First Presbyterian Church. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.