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Ruth Ellen Swecker

March 25, 1920 — August 8, 2016

Ruth Ellen (Funk) Swecker, 96, of Grafton Road died at home August 8, 2016. She was born, March 25, 1920 in Taylor County to the late Millard and Pearl Funk.

She was married to the late William D. Swecker who preceded her in death August 16, 1996.

Ruth enjoyed crocheting and spending her time on her front porch.

She is survived by one son, John D. and wife Carol Swecker of Morgantown; one granddaughter, Angela and husband Jeff Britton of Accident, MD; two great-granddaughters Ayla and Gillian Britton; one step-son Bill Swecker and wife Eva; one step-daughter Betty Yoe.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by one brother Harry Funk; three sisters, Lena O’Hara, Virginia Duckworth, and Betty Hengst; one step-son Junior Swecker.

The family would like to thank Felisha Knott of Preston County Hospice Care for her aide; Rebecca Golden and Maxine Orsborn for the special care they gave Ruth.

Family and friends will be received at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home, Thursday, 2-4pm and 6-8pm; Visitation will follow Friday from 10am until the time of service at 11am with Chaplin Kathleen Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow at the Mary’s Chapel Cemetery, Philippi, WV.


SERVICES Visitation

Thursday, August 11, 2016 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home 10 S. High St. morgantown, wv 26501

Visitation

Thursday, August 11, 2016 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home 10 S. High St. morgantown, wv 26501

Visitation

Friday, August 12, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home 10 S. High St. morgantown, wv 26501

Funeral

Friday, August 12, 2016 11:00 AM

Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home 10 S. High St. morgantown, wv 26501

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