Obituary of Ruth Schwab Smith

Ruth Schwab Smith Ruth Theis Schwab Smith, daughter of Henry and Madeline Theis, was born on July 2, 1933 and passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. She is now in the care of her Lord. She graduated from Academy H.S. in 1951 and joined the insurance business. When her back problems resurfaced, she went to plan “B” and started her own business; Itty Bitty Stitches, which she loved until her retirement in 2004. She married her childhood sweet heart in 2006, Albert Smith, who preceded her in death as well as her sons; Matthew Schwab, Ray Schwab, Jr., one son-in-law Phil Giewont, one brother William Theis, and step sons; Richard and Steve Smith. Rose is survived by one son Mark J. Schwab, one grandson Christopher Schwab (Amber), granddaughters; Kim and Molly Giewont, great-granddaughters; Tiffany, Emma, and Lillianna, and a new great- great- granddaughter Maela Rae. Also surviving are her step children; Eugene Smith (Mardi), Gery Smith (Debby), David Smith (Lauren), Christine Collins (William), and Ann (Stan). She loved them as her own children. She is also survived by a precious niece Deb Shepler who was her caregiver and shared her life journey with her, other nieces and good friends Kim and Robin also survive. Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 4 pm until 7 pm and are invited there on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00 am for the Funeral Service. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery