Ruth Yocum Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth Yocum of Saint Thomas, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 5, 2025 at the age of 93. Ruth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, August Wirszing and Emma Wirszing; and her husband Maurice Yocum (Sarge). She is survived by: her sons, Bill Yocum (Connie) of McConnellsburg, PA. and Ray Yocum (Brenda) of Wilmington, NC.; her granddaughters, Amy Ferrell (Yocum) of Myrtle Beach, SC. and Jill Hawkins (Yocum) of Quantico, VA.; and her great grandchildren, Connor, Lily, Thomas Hawkins, Claire, Luke and Emily Ferrell.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Kelso Cornelius Funeral Home, Ltd. (6492 Lincoln Way W, St Thomas, PA 17252). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Medical Center, ATTN: Long Term Care Activity Fund, McConnellsburg Pa, 17233.
