Ruth Elizabeth McClymonds, aged 52 years, passed away on November 15,2020 at Chandler Regional Hospital in Chandler, AZ after battling a lung infection related to COVID-19. She was born April 24, 1968 in Ellwood City, PA. She was the daughter of the late Alda Mae Weller McClymonds and Norman Dennis McClymonds. Ruth was a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1986 and earned her bachelor’s degree from Geneva College in 1990. She worked as a Cardiovascular Technologist at Fairfax Hospital in Virginia. Ruth then worked as a Cardiovascular Technologist and later Director of Cardiovascular Services at Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California from 1994 to 2016.
Ruth was passionate about all sports. She enjoyed travel, reading, outdoor activities, hiking, survival strategies, horses, photography, and holiday decorating. Family and extended family were very important in her life.
Ruth is survived by three (3) sisters: Jane Chronister, Melody, and Dorothy and four (4) brothers: Donald, Henry, Bill, and Richard. She has multiple nieces and nephews including: Jennifer, Stacy, Randy, Bruce, and Derek. Ruth also is survived by 1 great niece, 7 great nephews and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Ruth touched the lives of many people. Many thanks for all the prayers, love, support, and comfort throughout this difficult time. The family greatly appreciates and is comforted by knowing how so many people truly cared and loved her.
A private internment ceremony will be held at the Portersville Bible Church Cemetery at a future date.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
Portersville Bible Church
P.O. Box 155
Porterville, PA
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