Ruth Smith, 80, of Blossburg, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in Wellsboro, Pa. following a brief illness.

Ruth Ann was born March 4, 1939 near Roseville, Pa. to the late Kenneth and Viola (Ward) Williams. On August 28, (the same of her death) 1959, she married Donald F. Smith and together they shared 60 years of loving marriage and raised four children.

Throughout life, Ruth's main interest was taking care of her family and home. She enjoyed crafting, making unique birthday cards, solitaire on her computer and was a talented cook and painter.

Besides her parents, Ruth was predeceased by her son, Joseph and four siblings, Ward, Donald, Helen and Joan.

Surviving are her husband, Don; two daughters, Theresa (Tom) Mahosky and their children, T.J., Nick (Rebecca), Sherry (Michael) Stoudt and their children, Sean (Lauren), Austin, a son, Scott (Theresa) Smith and their son, Michael and Joe's children, Samantha (Chad) and Ashley, 10 great grandchildren, four Siblings, Gordon Williams, Edith Lutz, Franklin (Joyce) Williams and Kenneth Jr. (Charlene) Williams, two sisters in law, a brother in law, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friend Peg Cleveland.

In keeping with Ruth's wishes all services will be private. Pepper Funeral Home & Cremation Facility, in Blossburg is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society in Mrs. Smith's loving memory.