Obituaries

Ruth Marie Kirsch 89 of Wintersville died Saturday, February 28, 2004 at Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care in Washington, PA. She was born in Bulger, PA on July 4, 1914 the daughter of the late Charles and Grace Kehm Clark. Preceded in death is her husband Cecil Kirsch on July 14, 1998 and a sister Alpha McLain. She was a retired manager of the former W.T. Grant Department Store with 44 years of service. She was a member of Wintersville United Methodist Church. Surviving is a daughter, Rita (William) Grayson of Pell City, Alabama, a sister, Gladys Williamson of Washington, PA and two granddaughters, Crystal Grayson and Kimberly Davidson. Two nephews, Clark (Norma) Williamson of Woodford, VA and Bob (Lynn) McLain of Hatfield, PA. Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Rev. Clint Quillen to officiate. Burial at Fort Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersville. Memorial contributions to be directed to Wintersville United Methodist Church.