Ruth Carmel Collins

Of Plum, formerly of Pittsburgh, age 65, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021.

Beloved wife of Paul E. Collins for 36 years, 2 months, and 8 days, and cherished each moment together.

Loving mother of Paul C. (Montika) Collins of Tulsa, OK and Candace Collins of Pittsburgh.

Dear grandmother of Agape Starks, Paul Xavier Collins, Cadence Collins, and Isaiah Collins.

Sister of Paul (Kathy) Harden, Mark Harden, Daniel Harden, David (Dorothy) Harden, Timothy Harden, Esther Harden, Deborah (Marvin) McKessick, Leah Jones, Lydia Harden, Tabitha Harden, and Sharon Harden.

Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ruth was a graduate of CCAC South Campus, studied at the University of Pittsburgh, and earned her Masters Degree from Geneva College with a concentration in organizational leadership.  She devoted her life to social work and caring for others.  Ruth previously worked for Lemington Home for the Aged and Pennsylvania’s Waiver Program for seniors. She enjoyed traveling, attending family outings, and was a talented vocalist.  Ruth has a passion for ministering her faith to others.  Most of all, Ruth treasured the time spent with her children and grandchildren. 

Friends welcome Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Turtle Creek / Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Greater Works Church in Monroeville.  Everyone please meet directly at church.  The funeral service will be live-streamed on the funeral home website, after clicking on Ruth’s obituary, scroll toward the bottom of the page and click the View Video link.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, all visitors are required to wear a face mask and social distancing will be observed.