Ruth Lorena Byrne

Employed at Kozy Korner Restaurant Ruth Lorena Byrne, 67, of Washington, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2004, in her home following a one-year illness. She was born March 28, 1936, in Washington, a daughter of Leo and Laura Mae Cox Lightner. Mrs. Byrne was employed by Kozy Korner Restaurant, Provenzano's and Gabriels. She enjoyed camping, watching television, Atlantic City and traveling. Surviving are a son, Arthur Dale Byrne of Glyde; four daughters, Anna Marie Mahanna of Largo, Fla., Ruth Helen Hull of Avella, Sandra Lee Rugg of Washington and Sharon Lynn Mitchell of England; a sister, Anna Dunkle of Somerset; 13 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Deceased are a sister, Ida Marie Hale; and a granddaughter, June Marie Van Heemst.