\t\t\tRuth E. Ware \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Ruth E. Ware, of West Scranton, passed away the evening of January 22, 2026 at St. Mary\u2019s Villa Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of John \u201cJack\u201d Ware who had died on August 25, 2022.<\/p>\n
\nRuth was born on June 29, 1942 in Moosic, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Beatrice Tucker Frost. Ruth graduated from Moosic High School and preceded to work at Hillcrest Lamp Shades. Later, she worked for the JCPenny shoe department and various Scranton School District elementary schools. Being a \u201clunch lady\u201d lead her to the true calling of working as a nanny. Over the next few decades, she lovingly raised children for multiple families. In this role, she touched many lives and left a deep and lasting impression on all.<\/p>\n
\nRuth was a kindhearted and generous woman. She loved her family dearly and took wonderful care of all of them. She will be deeply missed.<\/p>\n
\nSurviving are her son Jack Ware and his wife Kimberly from Clifton Township. Also surviving are four grandsons and their significant others; Justin Ware, his fiance, Kristi Gorzkowski and her two children, Jase and Brynlee; Matthew Ware and girlfriend Kelly Simmons; Calum Ware and girlfriend Aurora Kelly and Jake Ware. Surviving brothers-in-law are Art, Jim, Tom and Michael Ware and their families. Also surviving are the children of Ruth\u2019s brother, the late John Frost.<\/p>\n
\nThe family would like to sincerely thank everyone at St Mary\u2019s Villa for the compassionate and dedicated care they provided for Ruth during her stay.<\/p>\n
\nShe was preceded in death by her brother John Frost, his wife Helen and daughter, Lisa; brothers-in-law, Bobby Ware and Butch Ware.<\/p>\n
\nRuth will be laid to rest in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea alongside her mother, Beatrice and grandmother, Sabina.<\/p>\n
\nOut of respect for Ruth\u2019s final wishes, services will be private and at the convenience of the family.<\/p>\n
\nArrangements have been entrusted to and are under the care and direction of the Vanston and James Funeral Home.<\/p>\n