Ruth Ann Shields

Ruth Ann Shields, 80 of Washington, died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the Donnell House. She was born July 9, 1940, in Washington, the daughter of the late Peter P. Peters and Veda Marunich Peters. Ruth was a graduate of Ellsworth High School and Washington Hospital School of Nursing, as a registered nurse. She worked at Western Center, where she retired after 30 years. Ruth was a member of Trinity Bible Fellowship and was one of the founders of the church. She was the first female deacon and elder of her church. Prayer was very important to her and she was head of the prayer group. She also was past president of the Women’s AGLOW. Ruth was an avid reader and loved both her family and church family. On January 21, 1961, she married Richard J. Shields, who died, April 15, 2007. Surviving are her children, Becky (Bret) L. Fennell of Hilliard, OH and Brian (Joan) C. Shields of Murrysville; three siblings, Sophia Anderson of Everett, PA, David Peters of Washington and Bernice Anisedon of Rancho Cordova, CA; five grandchildren, Chad (Sudepta) Fennell, Ryan Fennell, Cory Shields, Elena (Anthony) Mott and Joshua Shields; great grandchild, Harper Mott; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Deceased is a son Darren W. Shields, who died in 1989; two brothers, John and Joe Peters. Friends will be received Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 10 a.m. to noon the time of service at Trinity Bible Fellowship, 1350 Park Ave, Washington with Pastor Michael Roach officiating. Burial will follow at Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Trinity Bible Fellowship, 1350 Park Ave, Washington, PA 15301 or American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Arrangements have been entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington.