Obituary for Ruth E Danvir
Ruth E. Danvir
Ruth Evelyn Danvir, age 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her home on Saturday morning.
Born on February 10, 1925, in Irishtown, she was the daughter of Clara (McKeown) and Vernon Caldwell. She was raised in Lumber City.
Prior to her marriage, Ruth worked at the cheese plant in Curwensville. Ruth married Albert Danvir on December 1, 1944. They raised their family in Irishtown. They had many adventures together and especially enjoyed camping at Pine Creek and their trips out West. They were married for 57 years until Albert’s death in 2001. She was a member of the St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church.
Ruth is survived by her six children: Paul A. Danvir (Libby) of Strasburg, VA, Darlene Huffman (Robert) of Grampian, PA, Geraldine Lowe (Robert) of Latrobe, PA, Shirley McCartney of Grampian, PA, Cindy Miknis (Kevin) of Grampian, PA, and Brenda Rowles (Commodore) of Port Orange, FL.
Ruth is the grandmother to 19 grandchildren, 39 Great grandchildren, 6 Great- Great Grandchildren and a nephew.
Ruth was the matriarch of the family. She made time for everyone and always knew what was happening in their lives. Her entire life was devoted to raising the tight knit, 5 generational family that she unconditionally loved.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Albert J. Danvir, granddaughter Annie Danvir, great grandson Ryan Michael Munchak, great granddaughter Emersyn Rowles, and brothers Bill and Gerald Caldwell.
Funeral Services for Ruth Danvir will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc of Curwensville on Saturday November 18, 2023, at 10:30 AM with Rev. Father Stephen Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday November 17, 2023, from 4-7 PM and on Saturday from 9 AM until the time of services at 10:30.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice.
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Cemetery Details
Location
St. Bonaventure Cemetery
Walltown Road
Grampian, PA 16838
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