Ruth A. Devinney
October 10, 1941 - January 10, 2017
Ruth A. (Wilson) Devinney, 75, of Point Marion, Pa., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 10, 2017, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, with her loving family at her side. Born October 10, 1941 at Gray’s Landing, she was a daughter of the late Ernest N. and Isadora (Tarr) Wilson. A 1959 graduate of Point Marion High School, she was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed looking after the needs of her family. Surviving are her three children, Barbara Lucas and companion Dave Maziarz of Fredericksburg, Va., Marion Howell of Morgantown, and James E. Devinney, Jr. and wife Quinn of Uniontown; six grandchildren, Robert J. Hughes, Patrick Lucas, Shane Howell, Beth Howell, Brittany Devinney and Finn Devinney; one great-granddaughter, Carleigh Winkler; and one sister, Margaret “Peggy” Ryczek of Smithfield. Her husband, James E. Devinney, Sr. passed away on Dec. 31, 2004. Also deceased is a brother, Robert Wilson; and three sisters, Shirley Baker, Mary Ellen Bucklew, and Betty L. Smith, who passed away on Jan. 6, 2017. Friends will be received in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, on Friday, from 5 – 8 PM. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Geneva, with Rev. Darrell Edgar officiating. Memorials may be offered to Kings Personal Care Home % Raylene King, 390 Mountain Road, Uniontown, PA 15401, with proceeds to be used to fund next year’s annual Christmas party for the residents in memory of Ruth.
Ruth A. (Wilson) Devinney, 75, of Point Marion, Pa., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 10, 2017, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, with her loving family at her side. Born October 10, 1941 at Gray’s Landing, she was... View Obituary & Service Information