Ruth Alena (Leach) Engle, 103, of Reynoldsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, while a patient at Penn Highlands DuBois in DuBois, PA.
Ruth was born on October 13, 1920, to the late Thomas Meade and Mary Ethel (Morrison) Leach in Rathmel, PA. Ruth married Robert Harold Engle on December 25, 1940, in Reynoldsville, PA; Robert preceded her in passing January 1987.
She was a member of the Emporium Presbyterian Church where she would teach Sunday School. She also was a member of the Board of Deacons and Boards of Elders.
Ruth moved to Emporium in 1947 and resided there for 64 years until she relocated to Emerickville in 2012. Ruth worked for the Cameron County High School in the cafeteria for 23 years. She was a cub scout leader and a girl scout leader.
Ruth is survived by one daughter; Myrna Ruth Haines; one son; Thomas (Shirley) Robert Engle; five grandchildren; Brad (Janet) Haines; Lon “Rob” (Kelly) Haines; Leo (Rebecca Ishmael) Engle; Jimmy (Kim) Engle; Sheila (Brian) Engle Easley; one grandson in law; John Barr; and numerous great grandchildren Kimberly; Samantha; Piper; Colbie; Alex; Katelynn; Kurtis and; Kameron.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth is preceded in passing by brother; Robert Leach; sister; Joann Tatters and her husband; William Tatters; granddaughter; Lisa Barr; and son in law; John Haines.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, January 29, 2024, from 2pm to 4pm, at the Snyder – d’Argy Funeral Home, 206 E. Main Street, Reynoldsville, PA 15851.
A funeral service will take place immediately following the viewing, beginning at 4pm.
Interment will take place at Smith Cemetery, Reynoldsville, Jefferson Co., PA.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Hormtown Community Center, in care of Sherry Bailey, 1340 Apple Orchard Road, Reynoldsville, PA 15851.
Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com
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