Born on September 23, 1944 in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Pelmer (Wall) and Nathan Mooney.
Ruth was employed first as a sewing machine operator then was promoted to floor manager with Rachman's of Reading for over ten years before leaving to be a homemaker, caring for her family.
Although Ruth enjoyed cooking, she loved to spend time with her family and friends.
Left behind to cherish her memory are three sons: Mark Nathan Mooney of Philadelphia, Jonathan Stevens Dunn of Reading, James Eugene Shouse, Jr. of Wernersville; a daughter, Melissa Dunn and her husband, Timothy Washington of Philadelphia; a brother, Madison Mooney and his wife, Charlotte M. Roberts of Sinking Spring and a sister, Julia (Mooney) Jenkins and her husband, Rodger of Glendale, MD.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren, several great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her spouse, James Eugene Shouse; father, Nathan Mooney and mother Pelmer (Wall) Mooney; brother, Nathan Mooney; brother, Peter Brown; sister, Josie Willis and sister, Sonja LaSane.
Services for Ruth are private and at the convenience of the family. Theo C. Auman Funeral Home, Reading is entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 1500 Walnut St., Ste. 301, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (www.kidney.org/donate) or Heartland Hospice, 2201 Ridgewood Rd., Ste. 180, Wyomissing, PA 19610.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care during Ruth's last days.
