Ruth E. Alexander, 97, of Coatesville, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Pocopson Home. She was the widow of the late Amos Alexander who died in 1984. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Emma Gregg Sagner.

Ruth was a County resident all her life. She was employed by the US Postal Service and had worked at the Pomeroy and Wagontown Post Offices. She formerly attended the Pomeroy United Methodist Church.

She is survived by four children; Barry Alexander and wife Dolores of West Caln, Deborah Alexander of Coatesville, Donna M. Ross of Valley Twp., and Rick Alexander and wife Patty of Strasburg, ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son Jack Weaver and two siblings; Paul and Emma Sagner.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 11am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Fairview Cemetery, Coatesville. Visitation and viewing from 10 to 11am.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com