Obituary

Mary Ruth Breeden, 75, of Ohioville, formerly of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.

Born on November 20, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Eugenio and Opal (Chevront) Rosa.

Mary Ruth devoted her life to her work, family, and her church.  She had retired as an RN from the Beaver Valley Medical Center (Heritage Valley Beaver) after many years of faithful service and was a member of the New Brighton Church of the Nazarene.  Away from her career, she had a love for spending precious moments with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald Breeden; her daughters, Susan Deas, Melissa (Robert) Swetz, and Christy (William) Beaver; her grandchildren, Andrew Emerick, Daniel Breeden, Mary Kerr, Brent (Ashlyn) Emerick, Donald Kerr, Amanda Kerr, Kyle (Elizabeth) Beaver, Jonathan Barnhart, Jr., Allen Henley, Bradley Henley, Alexander (Hillary) Swetz, and Zachary Swetz; thirteen great-grandchildren; her siblings, Charles Rosa, Robert (Linda) Rosa, Richard (Beverly) Rosa, and Betty LeFebvre; nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, June 23^rd from 2-4PM & 6-8PM at the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, June 24^th at 11AM.

Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery.

Mary Ruth’s family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to Good Samaritan Home Hospice, especially Renee, for their outstanding care.