Ruth Edith (Huff) Aeschbacher, 90, of Barclay Hill Road, Beaver, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in the home that she and her late husband built together.

One of twelve children and a feisty redhead, Ruth was born June 13, 1931 at home in Beaner Hollow, Bridgewater, PA. to Ed and Grace (Darragh) Huff. She was a graduate of Beaver Area High School. Ruth’s family was everything to her. Her childhood was filled with family gatherings and fond memories. Once her own family had grown, Wednesday nights became Family Nights where we gathered at the homestead to share a meal and visit. She lived for those times. She was Gram to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they all wanted to spend the night and gather in her big bed for endless bedtime stories.

One of Ruth’s favorite activities was teaching the nursery and kindergarten Sunday School Class at Vanport Presbyterian Church. She was honored for 65 plus years of teaching several generations of Sunday School students. She adored working with children. She also served the church as a Deacon and on many other committees and projects over the years.

Ruth, aka Mrs. A, was co-owner of Infinity Disco and Cue and Cushion Recreation Center, Rochester. She was a second Mom and mentor to local youth over the years.

Along with her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Chris Aeschbacher in 1980; brothers, Chuck, Ed, Jody, Frankie, and Paul Huff; sisters, Mary Kofalt, Jean Nagosky, Frances Mackey, Helen Chapman, and Kathleen Mitchell (her best friend); great-grandson, Chase Aeschbacher; and a special niece who she raised for several years, Annette (Huff) Vose.

She will be deeply missed by her children Kathleen (Ken) Murphy, Chris, aka Bo, Aeschbacher, and William, aka Jody, Aeschbacher; grandchildren, William Shields, Chelsea (Jon) Biskup, Chris, Billi Jo Aeschbacher, Laraine (Dan) Kuriger, Tina (Mike) Fornash, Jodean Tucker, and Cal (CJ) Stiger; great-grandchildren Savannah and Araina Shields, Will Vose, Hunter Stachowiak, Shayne, Kris, and Tasha Knight, and Joshua Alton; as well as 11 great-great-grandchildren. Ruth is also survived by a sister, Donna Cregan, Pittsburgh; and a sister-in-law, Christine (Dick) Umstead; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 12 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. at Vanport Presbyterian Church, Vanport Twp. Interment will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Industry, where she will be buried with her husband Chris and great-grandson Chase Avery Aeschbacher. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruth’s name to the Vanport Presbyterian Church Mortgage Fund, 289 Georgetown Lane, Beaver, PA 15009.