Ruth M. Harris Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Ruth M. Harris of Rochester, Pennsylvania. Ruth, born on February 22, 1931, passed away on September 26, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth M. Harris to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Whittington and Jessie Parks Whittington; her former husband William H. Harris Sr.; her sons, Dana A. Harris and William H. Harris Jr.; her grandson Carter Harris; and her siblings, Betty Ford and Garfield Raymond Whittington.
She is survived by: her son Timothy C. Harris of Rochester; her daughter-in-law Lorene Harris of Rochester; her grandchildren, Dana W. (Sherry L. Harris) of Ohioville and Alana R. McKeel (Jim Gryck) of Moon Township; her great grandchildren, Jared, Makenna, Zachery, Jacob and Isabella; her great great grandchildren, Ellis and Vivianna; her sister Elease Clark of Wilksboro, NC; her aunt Grace Ellicot; and her close friend Racquel Cook. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, cousins, and beloved friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Second Baptist Church (200 Clay St, Rochester, PA 15074). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
The family wishes in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Second Baptist Church, 200 Clay St, Rochester, PA 15074.
