Mary Ruth Krahe, 92, of Prospect passed peacefully on to be with the Lord on March 17, 2022 with loving family
surrounding her at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, Pennsylvania. Born on June 19, 1929, in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of John J. Campbell and Mary Gertrude (Quigley)
Campbell.
On June 28, 1951, she married the love of her life, Henry Paul “Pete” Krahe, who predeceased her on
June 21, 2013, after nearly 61 years of marriage. A dedicated mother to their six children who she
loved dearly, her devotion and love of her family and friends could be seen in every aspect of her life.
An amazing cook and hostess, she was the quiet efficient planner behind countless birthday parties,
anniversaries, and always was up for any reason to gather her family together. She was a master at
making everyone feel welcome and had a true gift for bringing out the good in those around her. Along
with her quick wit and her great sense of humor, she was also known for her frugality and would not
tolerate waste of any kind. She was a woman of great strength and great faith. A lifelong devout
Catholic, she had a beautiful relationship with the Lord. Through the example she lived, she brought
many of those who were blessed enough to know her to a greater love and understanding of the Lord.
In addition to her husband, she was also predeceased by her beloved son James M. Krahe and her sister,
Betty J. Mellet. Surviving are her son, Henry Paul Krahe, II, and his wife, Joy Ott Krahe; her daughter,
Mary Kay Richardson, and her husband, H. Kyle Richardson; her daughter, Nancy Krahe, and her
husband, James McGetrick; her son, Mark P. Krahe, and his partner, Jane Hirsch; her daughter, Lisa
Krahe Young, and her husband, Albert Young; her daughter-in-law, Dee Dee Krahe; 17 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; and a beautiful plethora of nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Good Samaritan Hospice at Cabot, 134 Marwood Road,
Cabot, PA 16023. The family also thanks the physicians, nurses and staff at Magee-Women’s Hospital in
Pittsburgh for their compassionate care of Mary Ruth as well. Services entrusted to SPENCER D. GEIBEL
FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001,