Ruth Blanner Obituary

Ruth Eileen O'D Jones Blanner, 92, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. She was born Dec. 18, 1930, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late John J. and Regina Fahey O'Donnell. In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Jones in 1973; her second husband, John "Jack" R. Blanner in 2021; a daughter, Sharon Ann Jones in 2022; and a brother, Jack O'Donnell. Eileen was a member of Mother of Sorrows Parish for many years. She was a registered nurse and volunteered with "Rescue No. 4" known now as Murrysville Medic One. She enjoyed knitting with her friends in the "Knit Wits" group. She also enjoyed sailing and skiing with her family. She is survived by her three sons, Robert A. (Roberta) Jones, James Jones and Richard Jones, all of Murrysville; a granddaughter, Hannah Jones; and two sisters, Jeanne McFadden and Kathleen Watson. Eileen is also survived by her stepchildren, James (Debra) Blanner, Janet (Ron) Merkle and Jeff (Vicki) Blanner. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at HART FUNERAL HOME INC., Murrysville. Parting prayers will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home followed by a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at Mother of Sorrows Parish, Murrysville. Interment will be private with her family in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Westmoreland Conservancy at www.westmorelandconservancy.org in Eileen's name. For online condolences, please visit www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com.