Kimberly April (Ruth) Oberc, age 63, of Butler passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, after a long battle with lung disease. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed. Kimberly was born on January 12, 1960, to the late Calvin Ruth Sr. and Sherry (Keller-Ruth) McClaren in Pittsburgh, Pa. Kimberly was a 1978 graduate of Knoch High School and studied photography at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Kimberly was passionate about caring for others and dedicated her life to her children Autumn Ruth, James Ford, and Austin Oberc. Kimberly loved all living things and took to the care of numerous German Shepherds, birds, and her favorite houseplants Gus and Uncle Sockie. Kimberly was a member of Allison Park Church and worked as a direct care worker. She loved gardening, music and watching her children and grandchildren play sports and dance. She loved her family and enjoyed her time with her grandchildren more than anything.
Kimberly is survived by her children Autumn Ruth, James (Kristen) Ford, and Austin Oberc and her grandchildren Easton and Delilah Ford and Italia Debacco. She is also survived by her siblings Calvin (Michelle) Ruth Jr., Raymond Ruth, Sherrie (Robert) Lane, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, her best friend and caregiver Jason Missler and her German Shepard Arya. She is preceded in death by her parents as well as her sisters Deidre (Ruth) Elder, Sandra Ruth, and her brother Scott Ruth.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 6-8 pm in the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home.