Ruth Ann Artz, age 82, of Reston VA, formerly of Hegins passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at Hunters Woods at Trails End, Reston VA.

She was born on Monday, March 2, 1942, in Danville, a daughter of the late Harry D Falck and the late Grace S (Herb) Falck.

Ruth Ann was a 1959 graduate of the former Mahanoy Joint High School and a 1962 graduate of the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing.

She was a registered nurse at the former Tri-Valley Medical Building, Valley View, and had retired as an occupational health nurse for Tyco Electronics, Lickdale.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View.

Ruth Ann enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was always a devoted caregiver and baker.

Her husband, Franklin "Doc" R Artz, passed away in 2014. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Deiter, two brothers Charles D Falck and Glenn H Falck, and an infant brother, Maynard F Falck.

She is survived by a daughter, Sheri (John) Bobko of Herndon, VA; two sons, Eric (Katie) Artz of Medina, WA, and Garrett C (Evelyn) Artz of Elizabethton, TN; six grandchildren, Madelyn, Chloe, Sophie, Luke, Nathan, and Grace; a brother, Larry L Falck of Muncy; a sister, Jean M Runkle of Elimsport; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11:00 am, with Rev Lee Defenderfer and Rev Carl Shankweiler officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church.

Burial will be in Fountain Community Cemetery, Fountain.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 153, Valley View, PA 17983.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.