Ruth O'Donnell

Mrs. Ruth (Barron) O'Donnell, age 64, of 327 1/2 Arlington Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, November 2, 2007, at St. Lukes Bethlehem. She was the wife of Walter J. O'Donnell Sr. and they were married for 44 years.

Born in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Barron and the late Violet L. (Bylone) Barron.

Mrs. O'Donnell worked for Acme Markets and was a sewer for various textile mills throughout the Tamaqua Area. She was a 1960 graduate of the former Coaldale High School and was avid in the women's bowling league.

She is survived by her husband Mr. Walter J. O'Donnell Sr.

One Daughter,
Sandy L. (O'Donnell) Dunstan of Tamaqua, Pa.

One Son,
Mr. Walter J. O'Donnell, Jr. and wife Diane of New Ringgold, PA

Two Brothers,
Mr. Charles Barron & wife, Jessica of Nesquehoning, Pa.
Mr. William Barron & wife Carol of Nesquehoning, Pa.

Five grandchildren Kayla, Sarah & EJ Troutman and Ryan & Matthew O'Donnell

She was preceded in death by a infant son Brian Scott O'Donnell and a sister Mary Ann Blaner

Calling Hours: Monday Evening from 6-8 PM at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home Inc. 655 E. Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252

Funeral service will be at E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc. at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 6, 2007 , Rev. Kevin Duffy - Guy officiating.

Interment will be at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.

Guestbook may be signed at: www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.