Ruth Ellen McCann, 89, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, in Tower Health Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Charles Edward "Red" McCann, Jr., who died July 4th, 2016.
Born in West Lawn, she was the daughter of the late Paul Elwood, and Stella Mae (Rentschler) Miller.
Ruth was a 1950 graduate of Wilson High School.
She was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church, Muhlenberg Township.
Ruth is survived by 5 children: Scott L., husband of Cheryl A. (Steiner) McCann, of FL; Lynn A. (McCann), wife of Daniel J. Woellner, FL; Terry P., husband of MaryAnn (Mast) McCann, of Exeter Township; Beth Ann McCann of Arlington, VA; and Vicky L. (McCann), wife of Harold J. Daubert, of Muhlenberg Township.
Other survivors include her six grandchildren: Kyle Woellner, Ryan Woellner, Kelli (McCann) Ulrich, Kevin McCann, Devin (Daubert) Adam, Rebecca Daubert, and five great grandchildren; Ainsley, and Berkley Woellner, Ryder Ulrich, Carter Adam, and Liam Adam.
Ruth loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by three children: Kevin C., Keith C., and Kyle C. McCann, and one brother, Paul Charles Miller.
Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Stitzel Family Funeral Home, Laureldale, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ruth's honor to Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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