Ruth Ann Sterner

June 13, 1931 - April 20, 2016

Ruth Ann Holbrook Sterner, 84 of Belle Vernon, passed away the morning of Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 13, 1931 to the late Coy and Bessie Price Holbrook. Also preceded in death by her husband William D. Sterner July 5, 2004; and siblings George Holbrook, Betty Holbrook (Riskey), and John Holbrook. Ruth is survived by her children: William Sterner (Pam), Vanessa Sterner Bereznay (John), and Daryle Sterner (Lizzette); special niece Tancy Riskey; grandchildren: Chris Bereznay (Lori), Erika Bereznay Baker (Nathan), Sadie Sterner Restivo (Todd), and Coy Sterner; great-grandchildren: Owen, Hadley, and Molly Bereznay, and Atticus Restivo; and life-long friends Esther Trozzo and Thelma Bukovac. Special thanks to her loving care-givers Diane Spiker Johnston, Susan Sosanko Carson, Nikki Phillips, Angie Stark, and Erin Weaver. Friends will be received 12 Noon until 4 P.M. Saturday in the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon. 724-929-5300 www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com Funeral services will be in the funeral home at 4 P.M. Saturday, April 23, 2016. Ruth is also leaving behind her rescue cat, Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Fayette Friends of Animals of Uniontown. www.fayettefriendsofanimals.net