Kathleen M. (nee McCormack) Ruane, of Pine Valley section of Philadelphia, died on April 25, 2015. She was formerly of Brewerytown and Lawncrest. Kathleen was a retired employee of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. and longtime member of Women’s Club of Lawncrest.

Kathleen was the beloved wife of the late James M. Ruane Sr. and devoted mother of Joellyn Ruane, Jay Ruane (Margaret), Janine Weiler (Frederick) and Margaret-Mary Morrissy (Keith). She was the dear sister of the late James McCormack (Elizabeth) and loving grandmother of Jimmy (Brittany), Brittany (Todd), Matthew (Kristin), Patrick, Joe, Tim, Kevin, Katelyn, Ryan and great grandmother of Easton and Sydney. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet her family on Thursday from 8:15 to 10:15 AM followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at the Church of Saint William, 6200 N. Rising Sun Ave., Phila., PA 19111. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Kathleen’s memory may be made to St. Hilary of Poitiers School, 920 Susquehanna Road, Rydal, PA 19046.