Ruthann Griffith – Canonsburg
Obituaries
June 8, 2021

Ruthann Griffith – Canonsburg

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Ruthann Griffith, 70, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 6, 2021. She was born in Pittsburgh on Feb. 11, 1951, daughter of the late Fred and Rozella Smith. She was the beloved wife of David Griffith; loving mother of Ronette Czeczely and Ginette (Todd) Morrison; sister of Vicki (Alan) Smith; and grandmother of Amber Patterson and Ashly (Robert) Walker. She also had six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson on the way. Ruthann enjoyed gardening and had an amazing green thumb. She loved playing video games and spending time with her grandchildren. Private arrangements were entrusted to PITTSBURGH CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, McMurray, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for final expenses. Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.PittsburghCremation.com.

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