Martha “Alice” Morris, formerly of Fredonia passed away at 6:05pm on June 23rd 2015 at the Avalon Springs Nursing Center, Mercer (Coolspring Twp.) following a five year battle with Alzheimer’s. Alice was born on May 3rd 1928 to Edward and Leona (Love) Ruth in Butler County, Eau Claire, PA. Alice, as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, was a homemaker and while attending high school had worked at the former 5 and 10 cent store, Sharon.
On December 16th, 1983 she married Robert E. Morris who had preceded her in death on March 27th, 2005. She attended the Fredonia Presbyterian Church. Alice enjoyed baking and cooking meals for her family especially during the holidays and she always found pleasure in decorating her home in the various holiday themes. She was an avid gardener. Until her health began to fail, Alice could always be found making afghans in which she would give away to her family and friends.
She is survived by her only daughter, Carolyn L. Franklin of Mercer; grandson, Edward B. Zahniser and his wife Lori of Tallahassee, FL; three great-granddaughters, Billie Jo McElwain of Mercer, Amanda Campbell and her fianceé Donnie Dambaugh of Newnan, GA and Nichole McCandless of Mercer; three great great grandchildren, Mark McElwain, Jordan Campbell and Kaleb Dambaugh.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, Edward H. Ruth, Alfred S. Ruth and Raymond L. Ruth; a granddaughter, Kelly S. Zahniser and a son-in-law, Danny Franklin.
Friends and family are invited to calling hours (1:00-3:00pm) on June 26th 2015, at the Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 169 Second Street, Fredonia with Pastor Tina Keller, officiating. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm immediately following calling hours.
The committal service and interment will follow at the Millbank Cemetery, Fredonia.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.robertsnyderfuneralhome.com.