Ruth E. Wagner

Ruth E. Wagner, 83, of Granville, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. Born on January 13, 1943, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Clyde B. Stewart and Janice (Newman) Shover. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence A. Wagner, and her sister, Sandra Heider.

She is survived by her daughters, Christine Watts and her husband, Charles, of Lewistown; Lisa Watts and her husband, Bryan, of Wisconsin; and Julie Whitsel and her husband, Dennis, of Granville. Ruth is also survived by six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and her siblings: Kenneth Stewart of Swatara; Janice Gutshall of Lewistown; Dorothy Porpotage and her husband, Mike, of Lewistown; Peggy Hetrick and her husband, Allen, of McClure; and Harry “Tom” Stewart of Lewistown.

A devoted member of Granville United Methodist Church for many years, Ruth found joy in simple pleasures. She loved working on puzzles, cross-stitching, and various crafts. Her family will always remember her for her iconic ham and bean pot pie, a dish her grandchildren eagerly requested. Above all, she cherished the time spent with her family, especially during their summer vacations together.