Ruth McWhinney Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-02-11T20:00:00
End: 2025-02-12T01:00:00
Location: Alfieri Funeral Home Inc.

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth McWhinney (Wilmerding, Pennsylvania), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth left this world on February 7, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruth McWhinney or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her children, Donna Bench, David, Debbie Tykarski and Dale Ray McWhinney; her parents, David Jessup and Ruth Jessup (McClarrion); and her grandchildren, Anthony Jamison, Bra'Nyia and Jennifer Bench.

She is survived by: her children, Darlene "Missy" Pawlowski (Jim) and Denny McWhinney; her son-in-law John Pawlowski; her siblings, Jake Jessup (Barb) and Martha Michale; and her caregivers, Sonja, Gina and Ruth. She is also survived by her son-in-law, numerous grandchildren, and many friends.

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Alfieri Funeral Home Inc.
201 Marguerite Ave, Wilmerding, PA 15148

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