JANKE RUTH S. (GIEL) On Monday, March 16, 2015, age 88, formerly of Valencia, in Passavant Memorial Homes, Zelienople. Born April 26, 1926, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Robert Thomas Giel and Lauretta Marie Marcella Claus Giel. Ruth was a homemaker and was Roman Catholic by faith. She was a resident of Passavant Homes for more than a decade and enjoyed her life and the many friends that she made during her time there. She is survived by her son, Bernard and his wife, Sue; two sisters, Patricia Brennan and Jane Kovach; two brothers, Thomas Giel and his wife, Margaret, and James Giel and his wife, Sue; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Lemon in 1977 and her second husband, Russell Janke in 1991; three sisters, Mercedes Sullivan, Helen Elizabeth Giel and Kathryn Murphy; and six brothers, Robert, Paul, Walter, Charles, William and Richard Giel. At Ruth's request, there will be no visitation and a memorial service will be private. McDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, in charge of arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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