Ruth F. Nirella: Age 98, of Cecil Township, formerly of Carnegie, on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Nirella; loving mother of Russell J. (Susan) Nirella; daughter of the late Chatham and Jeannetta Fulton; also survived by four grandchildren Joane (Joshua) Griffith, Joshua (Laura) Nirella, James (Stefane) Nirella, and Judith (Keary) Hiers; 11 great-grandchildren Isabella, Noah, Rocco and Meadow Griffith, Isaac, Elan, Lydia, Sienna, Daniel, Alexa, and Kalina Nirella.

Ruth taught music for many years in the Carnegie school district. She was the choir director at the Carnegie United Presbyterian church for a number of years.

Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 pm Friday, 9-11am Saturday at HENNEY BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524 Washington Ave., Carnegie, where funeral service will be held Saturday 11am.