Ruth Joann Barry, 94, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Monday March 3, 2021.
Born in Ashland, PA to the late Edwin and Esther (Eltringham) Lessig. She was a graduate of Ashland High School in 1945.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Burrell Howard Barry; daughter Susan Barry; her grandson Michael Burrell Barry and great grandson Kyle Barry Stoddart.
Surviving Ruth are her sons, Douglas (Deborah) and Bruce (Dana) Barry; daughter Diane Lewis; grandchildren, Jonah Barry Stoddart and Devyn Qian and Jillian Grace Barry; and great grandchildren, Jonah Michael and Ava Katherine Stoddart.
Ruth was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was also a talented artist.
A memorial service will be held at the family farm at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.