Obituaries
September 13, 2023

Marian ‘Ruth’ Wolpink – Newell

By Mon Valley Independent

Marian “Ruth” Wolpink, 77, of Newell, Pa., passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at  home surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on Oct. 14, 1945, in Amity, Pa., daughter of Hester and Lawrence Bird. Ruth was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Lynnwood Lutheran  Church. Always a lover of animals, she found joy being in their company and gave many dogs their “furever” home. She found beauty in butterflies and a connection with donkeys, collecting Eeyores  throughout her years. She enjoyed accompanying her husband on motorcycle rides and relaxing together at camp. Moreover, she loved and cherished every moment she had with her family and  friends, always sending them reminders of her love. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, George Wolpink; daughters, Lisa (Fred) Doerzbacher, Patricia (Daniel) Lamb and Debbie Wolpink; her grandchildren, Chelsea McCune, Josh Latal and Ryan Zemba; sisters, Carol Kennedy and Nancy Skiles; and fur baby Shiloh. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Jane Bigler and Janice Guthrie. Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at ELEY-MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME, Fayette City, Pa., www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. Celebration of life will be held Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, starting at 2 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Club in  Newell, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to local animal shelters or the SPCA.

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