Betty Jane (Hellar) Ruby (1927-2025)

Betty Jane (Hellar) Ruby, 97, of Ambridge, passed away on February 3rd, 2025 in Heritage Valley Sewickley.

She was born in Somerset on May 23rd, 1927, the daughter of the late Ambrose and Cora (Burkett) Hellar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Willard Meredith Roby. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Ann (Roby) Berkey, son, Wolfard Roby, four grandchildren: Rob, Jenn, Chad, and Natalia; as well as three great grandchildren, Robert, James and Eric.

Betty was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She lived through nearly a century of change, yet her kindness, strength and unwavering love remained constant. Betty will be loved and missed by all near and dear to her.

At the family’s request, no services are being held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.