Ruth Ellen Wineland Kenny, 92, of Matthews, North Carolina, formerly of Monongahela, passed away on May 2, 2026. She was born April 11, 1934 in Donora, to Daniel L. and Viola (Aten) Wineland. Ruth lived in Belle Vernon, Monongahela, Library, and Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, as well as Fort Mill, South Carolina and Matthews, North Carolina.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Raymond Kenny (1997); her daughter, Patricia Ruth Kenny Foust (1995); her son, Robert Daniel Kenny (1996); and her brother, Daniel Paul Wineland (2020).

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Fleischman (Phil) of Matthews, North Carolina; her son, Timothy Kenny (Hettie) of Venice, Florida; and her daughter-in-law, Joan V. Michel Kenny of Butler; as well as her dear sisters, Carolyn Sweeney of Jupiter, Florida (late Jonathan), and Esther McCarty of New Eagle (late Grant "Bud"). Also left to cherish wonderful memories are her grandchildren, Sarah Fleischman Lewallen, Sabrina Joy Fleischman, Paul Stephen Kenny, Christina Marie Kenny Pasierb, Erica Kenny Norris, Robert Lewis Kenny, Gerrie Wagner, and Thomas Foust, along with many great-grandchildren in several states. Ruth also enjoyed a loving companionship she called a "permanent engagement" to Cecil "Shep" Sheffield until his passing in 2021.

She retired from the South Butler County School District, where she served as a secretary at Knoch High School and in the district administrative office. Ruth loved animals and almost always had a pet—most recently a Yorkipoo named Buddy. She began serving others at an early age as a volunteer candy striper at the old Monongahela Memorial Hospital, even before she graduated from Monongahela High School in 1952. She married Robert Kenny in 1954, and together they raised four children. For many years, Ruth blessed churches through her faithful ministry as pianist, organist, choir director, and music director, maintaining a lifelong membership with Monongahela Church of the Nazarene. After the death of her two older children and her husband, Ruth led grief support groups and served as a Hospice volunteer. She hosted Valentine's Day lunches for widows and made apple pies for people she wanted to bless in a special way. She hosted Bible studies in her home and always made time for someone who needed a listening ear. She loved her family and friends dearly. Ruth's faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ defined her life and is a comfort to us all during this time.

Family and friends are invited to attend Ruth's funeral service on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the Monongahela Church of the Nazarene, 210 10th Street with the Rev. Raymond DiCamillo officiating. Interment will follow in the Fells Church Cemetery, Belle Vernon.

A Celebration of Life will take place at Pineville Church of the Nazarene in Charlotte, North Carolina at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026.