Ruth A. Wheale Bees, 93, a resident of Watson Memorial Home, Warren, PA., died at her residence, Tuesday evening, December 19, 2023. She was born in New Castle, PA., on June 26, 1930. Ruth was the daughter of Albert and Susanna Eskew Wheale. She resided in Althom, PA., for 40 years and Warren, PA., for the past 13 years. Ruth was a 1948 graduate of New Castle High School, New Castle, PA. She along with her husband, owned and operated, a heating & air conditioning company, where she served as bookkeeper. She was employed as a nurse aide and practical nurse at Rouse Home, Youngsville, PA., and retired in 1995, from Blair Corporation, in the returns department.
Ruth was a former member of the Silver Sneakers Program at the Warren YMCA. She is remembered as a great mom, who was a kind and loving woman, who loved life and making a friend out of a total stranger. She enjoyed living in Althom, alongside the river with her dog, Ginger.
Ruth is survived by her 3 children – Susan Nastal and husband, Gregory of New Castle, PA., Larry Bees and wife, Jamie of Warren, PA., Donald Bees and wife, Debra of Russell, PA., 5 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Granddaughter, several nieces, and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Bees whom she married May 20, 1950, in New Castle, PA., who died October 13, 2001, 2 Brothers – Albert C. Wheale, Robert Wheale, 1 Sister – June Bowen, 1 Grandson – Ryan Bees.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Friday, December 22, 2023, from 10:00. A.M. until 11:00 A.M. when a funeral and committal service will be conducted with Fr. Stephen Schreiber, Pastor of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Watson Memorial Home, earmarked for resident activities, 1200 Conewango Ave., Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com <www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com/>