Ruth Elaine Ferrante Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth Elaine Ferrante (Pikeville, Kentucky), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 23, 2026 at the age of 79. Ruth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Elaine Ferrante to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Ruth's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Kandra and Eleanor Mildred Frey Kandra; her husband Peter D. Ferrante; her son David Allen Smith; and her brother John E. Kandra.
She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Kandra Smith of West Virginia, James E. Smith (Tracy) of Michigan, Robert Carl Smith (Sheree) of Michigan and Patricia Ann Smith; and her sisters, Betty Nolls of Washington and Patricia Mackowiac of Texas. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
