Obituary of Ruth Elizabeth Stants

Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Stants, 84, a former resident of Central Towers, passed away at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Southwoods Assisted Living Community. Ruth was born in Adams Township, Butler County, on August 21, 1930 to the late Ellis and Maybell Ikenberg Matheson. She married Walter Apanowicz in 1958. They owned a general store together in Pleasantville; and he preceded her in death in 1969. Ruth married the late Henry L. “Hank” Stants on January 31, 1970 in Titusville; and he preceded her in death on June 6, 1983. Ruth was a member of the Titusville First United Methodist Church and a two time past president of the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Ruth is survived by a daughter, Ruth Boyle and husband Steve of Titusville; two grandchildren, Christopher Boyle and girlfriend Rachel Fuchs, and Samantha Boyle; a sister, Ila Walters of Canton, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Walter, and Hank, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Elmer, Dale, Ellis, George, and John Matheson; and two sisters, Maybell Thomas and Margaret Matheson. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 North Washington Street, Titusville, PA 16354, on Saturday, December 6th, from 10:00 Am to 12:00 Noon, with a funeral service to follow with Pastor Ron Hipwell of the Titusville First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at Jamison Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 North Monroe Street, Titusville, PA 16354. FLOWERS