Ruth Fair

Ruth Francis (Wiles) Fair, 86, of East Brady died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Quality Life Services Sugarcreek.

She was born on Oct. 9, 1933, in East Brady, and was the daughter of the late James and Viola (Waite) Wiles.

Ruth was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Community Church in Chicora.

She was a housewife, box factory worker, an office cleaner for Dr. Sotos’ office, and she was proud of her role as an original owner of Country Paradise Park.

She loved country and gospel music. Ruth collected hobbyhorses, enjoyed bingo and casinos, loved helping others, and cared for family members who had short- and long-term diagnoses. She was a loving and caring person, who spoke to acquaintances and strangers alike. She opened her door to all.

Ruth leaves behind to cherish her memory her caregiver, longtime companion and brother-in-law, Donald “Duck” Fair of East Brady; her daughter, Helen (Norm) Haslup of Lansdale, Pa.; her daughter, Shirley (Durrell) Moyer of New Cumberland, Pa.; her sons, David Fair of East Brady and Dennis (Donna) Fair of Phoenix, Ariz.; her brothers, Bob Wiles of Warren, Pa., and Elmer Wiles of Philadelphia; her niece, Susan (George) Bowser of Butler; her nephew, Edward (Debbie) Fair of Lake Alfred, Fla.; her caregiver and niece, Rita (Dan) Winger of Butler; and her nephews, Dean (Crystal) Fair of Meadville, Pa., and Johnny (Karen) Fair of Baker, Fla.

She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David E. Fair; her twin sister, Ruby Fair; her daughter-in Law, Patsy Fair; her sisters-in-law, Joel and Becky Wiles; her great-granddaughter, Gianna Lynne Horvolt; and her great-niece, Jessica Fair.

FAIR — Family and friends of Ruth Francis (Wiles) Fair, who died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home, 832 East Brady Road, Cowansville.

Additional viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul’s Community Church in Chicora, with the Rev. Jonathan Jensen officiating.

Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chicora.

Family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pennsylvania, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110; or Quality Life Services Sugarcreek, 120 Lakeside Drive, Worthington, PA 16262; or Sugarcreek Ambulance Service, 2030 State Route 268, East Brady, PA 1602; or Three Rivers Hospice, 1195 Jacks Run Road, North Versailles, PA 15137.

For more information please visit www.snydercrissman.com.