Looking for her husband's parents LUTHER - Ruth M., 86, of Hanlon Road, Gallitzin, died Dec. 25, 2008, at her residence. Born March 24, 1922, in Gallitzin R.D., the daughter of the late Chester and Collette (Long) Koons. Preceded in death by husband, Francis, on June 19, 1990; daughter, Carol; son, and his wife, Lenny and Kathy (McRickard) Luther; brothers, Frank and Dave; and sister, Irma Buck. Survived by children, Paul (Kim Karlson), Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Norman, with whom she resided in Gallitzin R.D.; Lois Stauffer (Harry), Gordonville; Joe (Jane Sniezek), Elizabethtown, N.C.; Bill (Elaine Smith), Hedgesville, W.Va.; Sue Sunderland (Guy), Sankertown; and Joanne Klingelhoefer (Rich), Beaver; 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Sister of Rose Rieg (Bob), Chest Springs; Susie Murphy (John), Cresson; and Phil (Trish), Delaware, Ohio. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Ruth was a homemaker then later became a nurse's aide and worked for the Beaver County Geriatrics Center and later worked for Cambria County Office of Aging. Ruth enjoyed her family and friends, traveling and crossword puzzles. Member of the Legion of Mary and Basilica of St. Michael, Loretto, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Monsignor Timothy Swope, celebrant. Committal, St. Michael Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville, where a vigil service will be held Sunday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Cambria County Hospice in Ruth's memory.