Ruth M. McNees-Bedison, 99, of South Beaver Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at St. Barnabus at Beaver Meadows.

Born on December 17, 1922, in Enon Valley, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Florence (Link) Knepp.

Ruth had attended Pathway Church for over 40 years and was retired from the Bakery for Blackhawk School District.  In her free time, Ruth enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John "Curt" McNees, and a second husband, Burt Bedison; a son, John "Jack" McNees; and three sisters, Mary Veon, Betty Veon, and Lois Kale.

Ruth is survived by her loving daughter-in-law, Marilyn McNees; her cherished grandchildren, Dan (Chrissy) McNees, Julie McNees, and Robert (Karen) McNees; her great-grandchildren, Camryn, Renee, CJ, Jack, and Clara; two sisters, DeDe Sommers and Phyllis Russell; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends will be received at the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, on Friday, December 9 ^th from 10AM until 11AM, after which time a funeral service will be held.  Pastor John Westurn will officiate.

Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ruth's name to City Rescue Mission, 319 S. Croton Ave., New Castle, PA 16101.

Ruth's family would like to thank the staff of Beaver Meadows for their dedicated and loving care over the past few years.