Ruth A. Finch, 92 of Mill City died Friday Dec. 6, 2019 at Tyler Memorial Hospital. Born in Newton on June 15, 1927; daughter of the late John and Mabel Smith Ward. Her husband Elmer B. Finch Sr. died in 2005.
Ruth graduated from Newton High School. She worked for more than 35 years doing housekeeping. She was a member of the Lake Winola United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working outdoors, taking walks in Snover’s fields with her family and dog, Mollie. Trips to Lancaster County. Ruth was a hard worker, she was very kind and enjoyed crocheting.
Preceded in death by brothers Carl, Ray and Ralph Ward and a sister, Helen Herron.
Survived by her son, Elmer Jr. – Falls and her daughter, Jeanne – Mill City (Dan Buranich). Grandchildren Rich Finch, her favorite grandson, Angie Gardoski , Brenda Tobin and their mother, Linda Finch. Nine great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Thank you to Dr. Patrick Murray and the staff at Tyler Memorial Hospital as well as the employees of The Gardens at Tunkhannock.
Funeral service will be Wednesday Dec. 11, 2019 at 11am from the Lake Winola United Methodist Church 326 Maple Drive Lake Winola with Pastor Nick McMichael officiating. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday 6-8pm. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, Lake Winola. Services by Harding-Litwin Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Winola Fire Company PO Box 73 Lake Winola PA 18625 or Lake Winola United Methodist Church PO Box 400 Dalton PA 18414.