Mary Ruth Rodgers
Mary Ruth Rodgers, 90, of St. Joe Road, Butler, went to be with her Lord Thursday evening at New Haven Court.
Ruth was born Feb. 24, 1927, in Butler. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Ethel Young Graham.
A 1945 graduate of Butler High School and a longtime member of St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church in Butler, she was a member of the church's Ladies' Guild.
Ruth enjoyed golfing in the Hiland Ladies' League, bowling in various leagues, but most especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Ruth married Charles E. “Chuck” Rodgers Sr. on Nov. 11, 1948, at Mater Dolorosa Roman Catholic Church, Chicora. Chuck preceded her in death on Jan. 26, 2017.
She is survived by six children, Charles E. Rodgers Jr. and wife, Patricia, of Butler, Teresa Flemming and husband, Merle, of Petrolia, Shirley Vernon and husband, Dan, of Butler, Donna Snyder and husband, Bill, of Fenelton, Sue Parker and husband, Butch, of Chicora, and Lucy Amerson and husband, Steve, of Butler.
Also surviving are 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mabel Weiland of Butler; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda; one granddaughter; two great-grandsons; eight brothers; and four sisters.
RODGERS — Friends of Mary Ruth Rodgers who died Thursday, May 25, 2017, will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora-Fenelton Road. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, 210 St. Wendelin Road, Butler, with the Rev. Matthew McClain, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in the Village of North Oakland.Memorial contributions in Mrs. Rodgers' name may be made to St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, 210 St. Wendelin Road, Butler, PA 16001.For more information or to send a condolence please visit www.hilefh.com.
