Ruth Avalon Johnson Sabey Obituary
The memory of Ruth Avalon Johnson Sabey of York, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 28, 2025 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Everett Daniel Johnson and Fannie June Johnson (Barnard); her husband William Benjamin Jones Sabey of York; and her siblings, R. Wallace Johnson, Keith Barnard Johnson and Helen Locke (Johnson).
She is survived by: her children, William B. J. Sabey, Jr. of Plymouth Meeting, PA, John B. Sabey (Tamara) of Houston, TX and Joan (Jeffrey F. Crow) of Moseley, VA; her grandchildren, John W. Barnett (Christine), Alexander C. Sabey (Joanna), Zachary R. Sabey (Lindsay), Rachel E. Crow, Sean J. Crow and Sarah C. Crow; her great grandchildren, Lucy, Benjamin Barnett, Ellana Ruth, Gail, Chava Sabey, Raelynn Ruth and William P. Sabey; and her sister-in-law Marietta Johnson of Mansfield Center, CT. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of York Stephen Ministry Program, 225 East Market Street, York, PA 17403.
