Ruth A. Parnell, 83, Confluence, entered into her eternal life on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Somerset in Touch Hospice House. She was born January 30, 1934 in Confluence, a daughter of James E. and Ruth A. (Logsdon) Hostetler. She was preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband Richard "Tunney" Parnell; grandson, Richard Alan Parnell; brothers, James, Roy and Ralph Hostetler; and sisters, Betty Rutkowski, Eleanor Fazenbaker and Mabel Tressler. Ruth was the beloved last surviving member of her immediate Hostetler family. She is survived by children, Brenda (James) Yommer, Somerset; Kevin (Ruthie) Parnell, Trudy Fisher and Richard (Gale) Parnell, all of Confluence, and Michael (Juli) Parnell, Fayetteville, NC; special granddaughter, Andrea Spano, Orlando, FL; also survived by grandchildren, Katilee Zychowski, Keenan Parnell, Jennifer Spano, Jessica Gordon, Adam Parnell, Aubrey Parnell and Michael Rangel; three great grandchildren, Adam Parnell, Jr., Naiya Gordon and Liam Parnell. Ruth was a co-owner of Parnell's Market in Harnedsville for seven years. She also worked in administrative positions at Keyser's Ridge Truck Stop for twenty years. Ruth was a wonderful mother who lovingly raised her children and spent many hours nurturing and helping to raise her grandchildren. She had many long and dedicated friendships and remained great friends with her school classmates Mary Carey and Margaret Minnick throughout her life. She was a member of the Confluence Ladies Auxiliary Post 7250 and the Red Hats. Ruth loved to read and do her daily crossword puzzles and enjoyed her volunteer work for the Salvation Army and Confluence Lending Library. Per Ruth's wishes, there will be no viewing or visitation. A Celebration of Life service, with Rev. Samuel McClintock officiating will be held on Sat., May 27, 2017 at 11 AM in the United Methodist Church in Confluence. Interment in Crossroads Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Ruth's name may be sent to In Touch Hospice, P.O. Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501.