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Ruth Elizabeth Corbett

Ruth Elizabeth Corbett, age 98, a lifetime resident of Corsica, PA passed away on Sat. June 28, 2014 at Laurelbrooke Landing in Brookville, PA.

She was born on June 12, 1916 in Corsica, PA, the daughter of Charles Clark Corbett and Hannah Olson Corbett.

Ruth graduated from Union High School in Corsica, PA and Clarion State Teachers College in Clarion, PA and was an educator in the Clarion Limestone School District for 42 years.

She was a member of the Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Corsica, PA where she taught Sunday school.

She is survived by two nephews, John Hibner (Connie) and Tom Hibner, and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 Sisters – Mary Jane Corbett, Nancy M. Corbett, and Frances Corbett Hibner, and 1 Brother-in-Law Harold Hibner.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 10 AM at the Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Corsica, PA with the Rev. James Dietrich presiding. A fellowship meal will follow the service in the church’s social hall.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pisgah Presbyterian Church – PO Box 243 Corsica, PA 15829.

Arrangements under the direction of McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825.

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