Violet Marie May

Violet Marie Camp May, 88, of Washington, died on Thursday, September 19, 2019, in Premier Washington Health Center. She was born on May 11, 1931, in Claysville, a daughter of the late Edward and Fannie Pratton Ruetschi. Violet was a member of West Washington Methodist Church since December 20, 1964. She was a member of the Washington County Council of Democratic Women, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and the Women of the MOOSE. An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, she enjoyed country music and dancing, but the most precious thing in this world to her was her family. On July 6, 1951, she married Howard F. Camp, who died on May 9, 1982.  Her second husband, Lawrence May, also predeceased her. Surviving are a son, Howard Rickey Camp, of Washington; a daughter, Twila Cain, of Washington; a brother, David Ruetschi, of Taylorstown; two sisters, Gail Shriver, of Florida, and Freda Jones, of Illinois; five grandchildren, Ashley (Ryan) Burda, Jordan (Terin) Cain, Brittney (Dave) Bolen, and Colette Camp; and two great grandchildren, Mason Cain and Lillyawna Cain. Deceased are a son, Michael Camp; three brothers, Leo Ruetschi, Bennie Ruestschi, and Richard Ruetschi; and two sisters, Yula Sims, and Thelma Kelly. Friends will be received on Monday, September 23, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave. Washington, PA, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2019, with Rev. James Kimmel officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the West Washington Methodist Church, 625 Fayette St., Washington, PA 15301.