Ruth Schwerha Lasko

She was born December 28, 1929 in McKeesport, PA, the second child of Helen Ella and Rudolph Robert Schwerha of Donora, Pennsylvania.

Ruth received a B.S. degree in Physical Education from Pennsylvania State University (State College, PA) then completed the certificate program in Physical Therapy at Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH). She enjoyed a long career as a Physical Therapist, first in Winsted, CT and later in Williamsburg, VA. In 1996, she was elected as Employee of the Year by the Virginia Home Health Care Association. Of her many interests, Ruth was very active in the music ministry at St. Bede parish in Williamsburg, acting variously as Choir Director, Handbell Choir member and Producer of the parish Variety Shows and Madrigal Christmas events. In addition, for many years she was a member of the Williamsburg Choral Guild, Williamsburg Women’s Chorus and the Sanctuary Ringers.

Ruth is survived by her six children: David Lasko, of Stephens City, VA; Capt. Thomas Lasko, of Bonney Lake, WA; Robert Lasko, of Norfolk, CT; Teresa Beck, of Williamsburg, VA; Christopher Lasko, of Murfreesboro, TN; and Mary Beth Sampson, of Wellsboro, PA; a sister, Vera Donovan, of Mesa, AZ; one nephew, William Donovan, of Gilbert, AZ; and fourteen grandchildren. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Lasko, and her parents, Helen and Rudolph Schwerha.

She will be greatly missed by family and friends. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bede Parish, Williamsburg, VA on September 3, 2019 beginning at 11am.