Ruth S. Rusnock, 87, of Frackville, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 20, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East, Pottsville from heart failure. Ruth was beloved wife of deceased Joseph R. Rusnock, MD; mother of Karl Rusnock (JoAnn), Paul Rusnock (Lynnette), and Ruthann Rusnock; Grandmother of five grandchildren; and Great Grandmother of one great grandchild. Ruth was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1934 to Arthur and Karola Schlumbom. She moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attended the University of Pittsburgh. She earned a B.A. degree in German and Science (minor) and met the love of her life, Joseph, and was married on July 21, 1956. She worked at St. Francis Hospital as a medical secretary and at Gulf Oil Corporation as a private secretary. She moved to Shenandoah, Pennsylvania and raised three wonderful children while teaching at Cardinal Brennan Jr./Sr. High School for 33 years. There she taught German, Biology, Sciences, and earned the nickname "Die Frau". Later Ruth taught at the SCI Mahanoy as an adult education/correctional Teacher. Ruth was known for her activities and memberships in teaching clubs and associations. She is best remembered for her singing as a member of St. Cecilia's Choir in St. Casimir's Church, Divine Mercy Parish, and the Schuylkill County Chorale Society and Ensemble. She was a dedicated choir member for many years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 10:00 am in St. Casimir's Church, 229 N. Jardin Street, Shenandoah, the sacred worship site of Divine Mercy Parish with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor as the celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Casimir Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A visitation will be held on Monday morning from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at St. Casimir's Church, Shenandoah. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Divine Mercy Parish Memorial Fund, 108 West Cherry St., Shenandoah, PA 17976. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for the family, please sign the guestbook below. Visitation Saint Casimir Church Monday, November 29, 2021 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 229 North Jardin Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Mass of Christian Burial Saint Casimir Church Monday, November 29, 2021 10:00 AM 229 North Jardin Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Interment Saint Casimir's Cemetery Monday, November 29, 2021 Cemetery Road Shenandoah Heights, PA 17976