Ruth Black Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Black of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 26, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Black to pay them a last tribute.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Ruth's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Hemphill and Augusta Graham Hemphill; her husband Kenneth Black; and her brothers, David "Skip" Hemphill and Robert Hemphill.

She is survived by: her daughter Kendra Hancock (John) of Kittanning; her siblings, Lori Drane (David) of Sarver, Cheryl Kelly (Gary) of Sarver and Tim Hemphill (Marylou) of Saxonburg; and her grandson Lukas Hancock.