Ruth (Bowen) Olesnanik, 92 formerly of Girard, passed away on Tuesday December 26, 2017 at Manchester Commons.
 She was born January 11, 1925 in Erie, a daughter of the late Howard and Macie (Wright) Bowen.
 Ruth attended the Rice Avenue Union High School in Girard. Following high school she worked for many years at the Landis Fruit Farm on Route 18 in Girard Twp. and later worked many years at Town Square and Rich’s Frozen Foods in Lake City, where she retired from.
 Ruth worked hard her entire life and was a devoted mother and wife throughout.
 In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Olesnanik in 1992; an infant daughter, Carol Rae Olesnanik; brothers, Clifford, Lloyd and Raymond Bowen and sisters in law, Vivian Bowen and Alice Bowen.
 Ruth will be greatly missed by her family, which include her daughter, Jeannette Olesnanik (Frank Tushak) of Girard; a sister in law, Winifred Bowen of Girard also several nieces and nephews.
 Friends may call on Friday from 5 p.m to the time of a service at 7 p.m. at Edder Funeral Home Inc., 309 Main St., East, Girard.
 Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery.
 To send condolences visit edderfuneralhome.com

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