Ruth Ann Piggford Chomas – Elizabeth Township

Ruth Ann Piggford Chomas, 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at home. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township, where she was a member and past president of the Christian Mothers. She was a scout leader for cubs and girl scouts, a member of Local 3 Senior Center in Elizabeth, a former member of the Forward Township Seniors and a former volunteer at St. Michael and Yough elementary schools. She was the #1 cheerleader at all her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events, a talented seamstress, and loved crafting, bowling, playing cards and bingo. Born May 13, 1932, in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late James Wayne and Minnie Braum Pigford. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, James L. Chomas; children, J. Louis (Linda) Chomas, Esq. of Greenock, Margaret “Peggy” (William) Bianchi of North Huntingdon, Mary (Edward) Noble of Halifax, N.C., Mark (Suzanne) Chomas of Grove City, Joseph (Terry) Chomas of Newport News, Va., and Ruth “Tish” (Ralph) Adams of Elizabeth Township.; grandchildren, Louis, Michael, Gretchen, Paul, Jake, Justin, Luke, Maxwell, Mark, D.J. and Scott; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Nora, Cara and Emelia; sister, Helen Wivagg of Forward Township; along with nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Charles and James Wayne Piggford. Friends will be received at PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 North Second Ave., Elizabeth, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. A Mass of Christian burial will take place Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church, at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.