Ruth A. (Bowser) Nickle

Ruth A. (Bowser) Nickle of Butler, PA. passed away peacefully on the evening of April 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old. Ruth was born on January 31, 1942, in Kittanning, PA. As a young woman, she attended beauty school where she found her passion for hair styling and beautifying everything around her – a passion that she would continue to grow and hold onto throughout her life. The love of Ruth’s life was the late Robert A. Nickle. Robert and Ruth had twin boys in December of 1971, the late Michael W. Nickle and Richard L. Nickle. Ruth enjoyed laughing, playing bingo, chatting on the phone, and Sunday breakfasts with her family. In addition to her son, Richard (Jane) Nickle, Ruth is survived by her daughter-in-law Heather Nickle; stepchildren Penny (Chuck) Guiste, Sandra (Dale) McElroy, Shirley (David) McGranahan, and John (Betty) Nickle; grandchildren Courtney (Eric) Busch and Dakota Nickle; and great-grandchildren Ainsley and Margot Busch, along with many treasured step- grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and more. Her family would like to offer sincere thanks to Ruth’s extended family, friends, doctors, and caretakers for providing laughs, love, kindness, and care throughout and to the end of her life. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate Ruth’s life on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 5 – 7 pm at the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. Donations may be made to St. Jude in Ruth’s honor.