Ruth Ann Benoska

Ruth Ann Benoska, age 74, of Joppa, MD, passed away on April 13, 2012 at her home. Born in Larksville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred Evan and Margaret Theresa Bryan Johns and wife, for 50 years, of the late Andrew Stephen Benoska. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and the Joppatowne Women's' Club. She loved boating, living on the water and playing bridge. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs. Benoska is survived by her children, Patrick T. Benoska of Aberdeen, MD, Andrew M. Benoska and wife, Linda Ruth, of Delray, FL, Deborah A. Owings and husband, Ronald K., of Forest Hill, MD and Stephen W. Benoska and wife, Tina, of Abingdon, MD; sister, Claire Anderson of Murrells Inlet, SC; and grandchildren, Matthew T. and Katherine A. Owings of Forest Hill, MD.

Pallbearers will be Stephen Benoska, Ronald Owings, Matthew Owings, Joseph Tino, Donald Mayers and Victor DeLuca.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Herman and Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital, c/o Life Bridge Health, Dept. of Development, 2401 W. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215.