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Ruth A. Wilson

Ruth Wilson

Ruth A. Wilson, 88, of Gibsonia, formerly of Middlesex Township, passed away May 7 at St. Barnabas Nursing Home.

She was born in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Ronald Alford and Ida Williamson.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Harry W. Wilson, and her sister, Audrey King.

Ruth was a business teacher throughout her career, retiring after 20 years from Mars High School. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown.

Ruth enjoyed golfing, reading and spending time with her family. In her earlier years, she was an avid tennis player.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Robin Heckman and her husband Max of Economy Borough, and Gregg Wilson and his wife Marcy of Indiana, Pa.; two grandchildren, Benjamin and Jenna Wilson; one sister, Jeanne A. Reiff; and several nieces and nephews.

WILSON — Funeral arrangements for Ruth A. Wilson, who died Thursday, May 7, 2015, are under the direction of the Eloise B. Kyper Funeral Home in Glenshaw.A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, with the Rev. Gary Weston officiating.In lieu of flowers, Ruth's family requests that memorial donations be made to Hosanna Industries Inc., 109 Rinard Lane, Rochester, PA 15074.Written tributes and memorials are welcomed and encouraged at www.Kyperfuneralhome.com.

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