Mary Ruth (Cooke) Metcalf, 87, of Bridgewater Borough, passed away on November 18th, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice House of Wexford. 

She was born in Rochester on March 24th, 1937, the daughter of the late Allison Mae Best. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Metcalf. She is survived by her children, Susan (Dennis) Bevington and Thomas (Cindy) Metcalf, grandchildren, Jacob (Crissy) Bevington, Samuel Bevington, Benjamin (Regina) Bevington, and Jeff Tracy; great-grandchildren: Sarah Bevington, Joshua Murphy, Chad Murphy, Lydia Casper, and Cassie Casper; her best friend, Jean Cornell and numerous other relatives and friends. 

Mary Ruth was a graduate of Rochester High School and had worked for Kaufmann’s Department Stores.  Most notably, Mary Ruth was a devoted mother and homemaker.  She was a past member of the Bridgewater United Methodist Church and had also volunteered her time at the Bridgewater Elementary School. 

Services were entrusted to the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch) of Beaver. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Gabauer Funeral Homes.

Private interment will be in Beaver Cemetery. 

Mary Ruth’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice House for their care and compassion shown during her stay. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to UPMC Children’s Hospital, or the Salvation Army.