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Ruth Ann Wells

February 4, 1936 ~ August 9, 2017 (age 81) 81 Years Old

Ruth Wells Obituary

Age 81, of Morningside, died peacefully Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at her home in Morningside, Pennsylvania surrounded by her family.

Ruth Ann, is survived by her daughter, Debra Krebs and husband William Krebs (Allison Park, PA); two sons, Robert Wells and wife Diane Wells (Rockville, MD), and Kevin Wells and wife Rachelle Wells (Morningside, PA); five grandchildren Brittany (Mike), Austin (Ryan), Brady, Gannon (Kristen), and Makenna; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, John and Thomas Lydon.

Ruth Ann was born on February 4, 1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late John and Anne Lydon. She attended St. Raphael's high school in Pittsburgh. Her favorite time was working with her grandchildren at Krebs Automotive and she was a lifelong chocolate lover. She adored her five grandchildren and great grandchildren, was affectionately known as G.G. and was an avid reader. Ruth Ann was a fiercely loyal and dedicated mother and grandmother. Her kindness to others was known to all who had the opportunity to spend time with her. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

To know her was to love her.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to :

The Arthritis Foundation In Memory of Ruth Ann Wells, 1355 Peachtree St NE. Atlanta, GA 30309

Family and friends can say their goodbyes to Ruth Ann at Neely Funeral Home 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA on Friday, August 11 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Raphaels Church in Morningside, PA on Saturday, August 12 at 11:00 a.m.

Service Information

Visitation Friday
August 11, 2017
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Neely Funeral Home
2208 Mount Royal Boulevard
Glenshaw, PA 15116

Visitation Friday
August 11, 2017
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Neely Funeral Home
2208 Mount Royal Boulevard
Glenshaw, PA 15116

Mass of Christian Burial Saturday
August 12, 2017
11:00 AM
St. Raphael Church
1118 Chislett St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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