Ruth J. Holgate Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth J. Holgate (Scranton, Pennsylvania), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 27, 2026 at the age of 50. 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, Richard Stone and Rebecca Stone (Bain); and her son Edward Martin. She is survived by: her husband Douglas D. Holgate Jr. The; her sister Amy Stone of Florida; her aunt Jacqueline Bain (George); her sister-in-law Diane Jakes of Glenburn Twp; her nieces and nephews, Makaela, Josh, Chase, Lisa M. Graves, Joseph B. Jakes (Natasha), Laura A. Mennig (Brian) and Mary Catherine Frenke (Matthew); Jensen Holgate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 or the American Diabetes Association. The family has chosen to send donations to American Diabetes AssociationDonate Now (https://donors.diabetes.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Griffin Pond Animal ShelterDonate Now (http://www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com).
