Lewistown – Ruth Pascal, 84, of Lewistown passed away at 8:49 pm Monday, April 18, 2016 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. She was born on September 18, 1931 in Farmington to James and Barbara (Wilson) Shaw. Ruth married Robert M. “Bob” Pascal on June 30, 1950 in Canton. They were the first to be married at St. Peters Episcopal Church. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2010. Also preceding her in death were her parents, a son Robert Pascal Jr, two brothers; James Shaw, and John “Jack” Shaw, and two sisters; Grace Rusnak, and Betty Lidwell.
Surviving are two sons; William Pascal of Lewistown, and Michael Pascal of Lewistown, two foster sons; Edward (Darlene) Allison of Ohio, and Danny (Judy) Bowers of Sandwich, brother Jack (Sandra) Vlahovich of St. David, six grandchildren; Justin Gorsage, Michael (Nichole Downing) Pascal, Caitlin (Detrik Hendee) Thrasher, Krista (Eric) Banks, William (Elizabeth) Pascal, and Amber McKenzie, eleven great-grandchildren; Emery, Paxton, Lillyan, Layla, Adleigh, Delanie, Ember, Zepplin, Raevyn, Tyler, and Kyle, several nieces and nephews, and special friends; Debbie Breckenridge, Kim Pascal, and Brenda (Randy) Rumler.
Ruth was a welder at International Harvester Company and of the Episcopal faith. She was raised in St. David and was an avid collector of antiques. Ruth also coached girls’ softball team which she had really enjoyed. She also enjoyed gardening, going to auctions, putting on her yearly scenic drive, cats and her dog Ruey, and spending time with her grand and great-grandchildren.
Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.
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