Ruth F. (Stempka) Rethage Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth F. (Stempka) Rethage (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), who passed away on June 15, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Elmer Daniel Rethage; and her siblings, Joseph Stempka, Audrey Detemple and Connie Maginn. She is survived by: her daughters, Francine Finch (Jim) and Ruth Ann Hetzel (Robert); and her grandchildren, Amy Gravener (Dan), Andria Reynolds, Jim Finch (Kimberly), Bob Hetzel (Erin), Jeffrey Hetzel (Kayla), Madison Gravener, Blakeleigh Hetzel, Alexander and Elliot Finch. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John F. Slater Funeral Homes, Inc.

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June 19

Visitation

John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc.
4201 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227

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June 20

Prayer

Blessed Trinity Parish
3198 Schieck St, Pittsburgh, PA 15227

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June 20

Mass of Christian Burial

Blessed Trinity Parish
3198 Schieck St, Pittsburgh, PA 15227

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