Tom Ruth Jr, 84 of Center Township, PA passed away on June 20, 2026. He was born June 12, 1942 in Union, SC to the late Tom Ruth Sr. and Eliza (Reed) Ruth.

Tom loved the Lord. Tom worked many years in construction and loved to fix things and helping people.

In addition to being preceded in death by his wife Slyvia (Brown) Ruth, his son Tom Freeman, and brother Russell Ruth.

He leaves to cherish his memories a daughter Zina Ruth of Ambridge, PA; 3 Sisters; Annie Mae Good (Aliquippa, PA), Rose  (Hartford, CT), Bessis Brannon (Union, SC) and 4 Brothers Columbus Pete Ruth (Charlotte, NC), Wille Ruth, James Ruth  both (Union, SC) and Billy Dean Ruth (Hartford, CT). 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grand children and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.