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Official Obituary of

Ruth E. (Clokey) Connelly

January 12, 1937 ~ June 12, 2018 (age 81) 81 Years Old

Ruth Connelly Obituary

Connelly, Ruth E.

Peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, Ruth E., age 81, of Oakwood. Daughter of the late Elsie and Edward Clokey. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Richard Connelly; cherished mother of Charles Connelly, Lisa (Dave) Williams, Laura (Dan) Prosser and Richard D. (Dianne) Connelly Jr.; most loving grandmother of Mandy (Zack), Andrew, Danielle, Alex and Josh, and great-grandmother to her newest favorite person, Allen; sister of the late Edward Clokey Jr., George Clokey, Gladys McIntyre and Jim Clokey. Sister-in-law of Gert and Betsy Clokey. Ruth spent her life loving and laughing with the many people who felt so privileged to have known her. From her and Dick's many patrons at Andy's Loop Cafe, to the families she so lovingly nannied for, and her many friends, neighbors, and the ones she held dearest to her heart. Friends received at the Hershberger-Stover Inc. Funeral Home, 170 Noble Avenue, Crafton, on Friday, 2-4 p. m. and 6-8 p. m. where funeral service will be on Saturday at 11 a. m. If desired, memorials may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pgh., PA 15237.

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Services

Visitation
Friday
June 15, 2018

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hershberger-Stover Inc. Funeral Home
170 Noble Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Visitation
Friday
June 15, 2018

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Hershberger-Stover Inc. Funeral Home
170 Noble Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Funeral Service
Saturday
June 16, 2018

11:00 AM
Hershberger-Stover Inc. Funeral Home
170 Noble Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Donations

Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Road, PIttsburgh PA 15237

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