Ruth Oliver Smith

Ruth Oliver Smith, 78, of West Abington Township, died July 9, 2020, at Geisinger CMC, Scranton.  She is survived by her husband, Leslie Smith.  They would have celebrated their 19 ^th wedding anniversary in October.

Born in Scott Twp, PA, on November 24, 1941 the daughter of the late Earl and Pearl Stanton Oliver, she was a graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School.  She worked a number of jobs during her lifetime, but the 'job' she cherished most was being a homemaker and raising her children.  She was known for her baked goods, her home being open to her children's friends and hosting local college students during the holidays.  She loved her pets, and rescued many homeless animals throughout her life.

Ruth was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and will be dearly missed.

Also surviving are a daughter, Yvonne Smith (Patrick Butkiewicz), West Abington Township, son Skip Smith (Amy), Vermont; granddaughter Amanda Smith, Vermont; a sister Marion Emery (Alfred) Elkhart, Indiana; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her brother Richard (Ruth) Oliver, Marcellus, MI.

The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Kondash for his exceptional and compassionate care.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Bethel Cemetery, Layton Road, Justus. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.