Ruth J. Matthews's obituary , Passed away on March 29, 2024 in Laurel, Delaware

Ruth J. Matthews

January 21, 1935 - March 29, 2024 (89 years old)

Laurel, Delaware

Ruth J. Matthews's obituary , Passed away on March 29, 2024 in Laurel, Delaware

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Hannigan Short Disharoon Funeral Home Inc

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Ruth J. Matthews

January 21, 1935 - March 29, 2024 (89 years old)

Laurel, Delaware

Ruth J. Matthews Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 29, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Ruth J. Matthews of Laurel, Delaware. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth J. Matthews to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Olan C. Matthews; her parents, Eschol Dewey and Virgie Lonta Baker Jones; and her siblings, Norman, Charles, Eschol, Jr., Roy Jones and Iris Benson.

She is survived by: her son Michael C. Matthews (Cindy); her grandson Alexander (Kristina); her great grandchildren, Madeleine, Catherine, Thomas and James; and her siblings-in-law, Kay Jones and Jack Benson. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and several close friends.

Memorial contributions in Ruth's name may be made to VITAS Community Connection, 30265 Commerce Drive #202, Millsboro, DE 19966 or to the PRR Veteran Employees Association, 1 Mews Road, Milford, DE 19963.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hannigan Short Disharoon Funeral Home Inc



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