Ruth A. Philips
Ruth A. Philips, 87, of New Eagle, formerly of Venetia, went home to be with her Lord Friday, June 29, 2018.
She was born March 25, 1931, in Bethel Park, a daughter of William and Emma Blumenstein Pfeil.
Mrs. Philips was a homemaker.
She was a member of Journey by Grace Church in Rostraver Township, and recently had attended Mingo Presbyterian Church in Finleyville.
Surviving are a son, George Philips Jr. (Donna) of Bentleyville; three daughters, Sue Smith (Bob) of Donora, Cindy Bruno (Matt) of Castle Shannon and Melanie Bavuso (Brad) of Monongahela; eight grandchildren, Robert, Amy, Megan, Morgan, Jason, Amber, Julie and Karie; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are her husband, George Henry Philips, who died in September 2004; four brothers; and three sisters.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 to 11 a.m., the time of services, Monday, July 2, in Kegel Funeral Home Inc., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, David P. Kegel, director, 3560 Washington Avenue, Finleyville, with Pastor Glenn McClelland officiating. Interment will follow in Finleyville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Mingo Presbyterian Church, 561 Mingo Church Road, Finleyville, PA 15332, or to a charity of one’s choice.