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Ruth (Harrington) Cullen

September 07, 1922 - October 31, 2019

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Obituary For Ruth (Harrington) Cullen

September 7, 1922 - October 31, 2019

Cullen, Ruth Harrington, age 97, on Thursday, October 31, 2019, of Whitehall, a fifteen-year resident of the Maiden Bridge Apartments.

Wife of the late George T. Cullen; mother of Paul T. (Debra) Cullen, MD, Kevin (Phyllis) Cullen and Carol (Floyd) McKain; grandmother of Megan (Ed) Paul, Patrick (Renette) Cullen, the late Sean Cullen, Lauren (Patrick) Barrett, Erinn McKain, and Steven (Jessica) McKain; great-grandmother of Andrew, Avery, Aiden, Austin, Aaron, Olivia, Addison, Sean and Hunter; sister of the late Paul J. Harrington. Ruth was proud of her South Side heritage and worked at South Side Hospital for over 30 years. She was the matriarch and center of her extended family. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Concordia Hospice, 10 Leet Street, Washington, PA 15301 or Washington Health System Foundation, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Bernie and Nancy, It was good to see you at mom's visitation. Mom spoke fondly and appreciated and enjoyed having you as neighbors on Newburn. Thanks for your thoughts.

  • December 11, 2019

    Thank you so much, Mom was a great person who lived to the fullest. We will miss her. Thanks for your thoughts

  • December 11, 2019

    Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. Carol and family so very sorry for your loss and daily lifting you and your family in prayer. May His Shalom fill your hearts and minds and give you rest. Be assured His Grace is steadfast and constant. Love to you and yours.

  • December 11, 2019

    We are sorry to hear of your loss. Ruth was a kind and gentle mentor to us as we raised our family on Newburn Avenue. We will always remember her for the great lady she was.

  • December 11, 2019

    Paul, Kevin & Carol...... Our mother's taught us everything except how to live without them. The loss is unbearable, but the memories are unforgettable...... We share your pain and sorrow at this difficult time. Love, THE McCAFFREY FAMILY

  • December 11, 2019

    God needed another Angel in Heaven .And that she is and was. It was my pleasure to share two Birthdays with her in Pa. And one day of her vacation in Fl. She made me feel like I had belonged to the family forever. But then, she had that gift about her for everyone. Thank you for the Memories. R.I.P. Lovely Lady. Your Cuz, Marie Burrell

  • December 11, 2019

    Carol and Family , So sorry to hear about your Mom. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers .With deepest sympathy,

  • December 11, 2019

    Sorry for your loss Paul, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

  • December 11, 2019

    Carol and Floyd, So very sorry to hear of your great loss. You and your mom are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless! Jack, Jan and Allie Claherty

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