Ruth Elaine McKenzie's Obituary
Ruth Elaine McKenzie
Ruth E. McKenzie, born August 1, 1923 in Summit Mills, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully early New Years morning in Longview, Texas.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, John A. McKenzie, son Patrick Edward McKenzie, brother Victor Witt and sister Margret Firl. She is survived by her brother, Herbert Witt and wife Audrey of Venice, FL., daughter Sandra and husband Nick Miller of Longview, TX., daughter Pamela McKenzie of Longview, TX., son John Michael McKenzie and wife Leah of Salisbury, PA., and daughter-in-law Lisa McKenzie Kemp of Salisbury, PA. 12 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
“Momma Ruth” was an active member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, member of Our Lady’s Guild and ACTS sister. She faithfully attended daily Mass and shared her joy of life with all she met, especially her candy kisses.
The Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church followed by Celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014, with Rev. Fr. Jesusdoss Thomas officiating. A separate Memorial Service will be held at Newman Funeral Home, Inc., 9168 Mason-Dixon Hwy., Salisbury, Pennsylvania when arrangements are finalized. Phone 1-814-662-2788.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions and Expressions of Sympathy may be directed to St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Building Fund, 2800 Pine Tree Rd., Longview, TX 75604.
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