Ruth Ann Dowd Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Ann Dowd of Roanoke, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth Ann left this world on January 22, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Ann Dowd to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, David Sherman and Frances Sherman; and her husband F. James Dowd. She is survived by: her son Michael P. Dowd (Lynn Frys); her grandchildren, James Dowd and Ryan Dowd; her daughter Kelly M. Cravatta (Tom Cravatta); her grandchildren, Tony Cravatta, Isaac Cravatta, Beth Cravatta, Maria DeVito and Mikel Cravatta; her great grandchildren, Evie, Tali, Alec, Petra, Willow and June; and her sisters, Wanda Nawrocki (Joe Nawrocki) and Diane Wiltbeger. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as several great nieces and nephews.
There will be no services per Ruth's wishes and any donations should go to Basilica of St. Andrew, 631 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA 24016.
