Erin and Sean: Our deepest sympathy to you and your families on the loss of such an original, classy, sincere, fun loving and caring woman and mother. I have so many cherished memories of having you all as my neighbor. The world was a better place with Ruth in it.

Message from Tracy (McFeely) Roberts

October 16, 2016 7:37 PM

To Oates family, you have my deepest sympathy of your passing. Mrs. Oates was a inspiring and wonderful teacher. She'll be deeply missed.

Message from Jim "Cack" Costantino

October 15, 2016 9:40 AM

Erin and Shawn and family my deepest sympathy to you. What a wonderful lady and great neighbor. My heartfelt prayers are with Ruth and the entire family. She will be missed and very much loved by many.

Message from Jackie zelinsky

October 14, 2016 11:29 PM

Sean, Erin and family, You have my deepest sympathy. She was a lovely woman and a great asset to the Charleroi Area High School. She loved her students. She will be missed.

Message from kathleen blackburn

October 14, 2016 9:10 PM

Thinking of you and your family, Sean. What a beautiful woman...what an extraordinary life!!....may she rest in God's loving arms, and may He grant you all comfort and peace.

Message from Brittany dwzinsky

October 14, 2016 8:50 PM

Rip mrs oates you will be miss you are now in god hands

Message from Ed Lee

October 14, 2016 6:37 PM

Erin and family, sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.