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Ruth Anna Kensinger

March 16, 1942 – Feb. 18, 2026

Kensinger

Ruth Anna Kensinger, 83, of Claysburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.

On Feb. 23, 1962, she married Karl Hoenstine at Upper Klahr Church. He preceded her in death in 1991. She later married Robert Kensinger on July 10, 1995, in Virginia. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2012.

Ruth is survived by two sisters, June Weyandt of Roaring Spring and Beverly Benson (Don) of East Freedom. She is also survived by a dear friend, who was like another sister, Linda Feathers of Claysburg.

She was the oldest daughter of Anna Atlanta (Finnegan) and James Weyandt of Claysburg.

Ruth was a 1960 graduate of Greenfield-Kimmel High School.

After high school, she was employed by Peggy’s Diner. She also worked at Cove Shoe, Loungeray, and later drove a school van for 29 years. She had a deep love for children though she had none of her own.

Ruth was a member of Claysburg Church of God.

Her interests included traveling with friends, shopping, going out to eat, reading her Bible and watching TV ministers when she was unable to attend her church.

She loved having company visit and had so many family members, friends and caregivers that she loved so much. Her latest pleasure was little Braxton Gambardella, whom she loved to hold and watch grow. Her love for him filled her with joy.

Friends will be received from noon until the 4 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Leslie-

Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg, with Pastor Robert Sluder officiating. Interment will be at Bedford County Memorial Park.

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