Ruth L. Houseman; 83; of Belle Vernon; passed away on Saturday; May 18; 2013; surrounded by her family. A daughter of the late Charles and Alice Owens Abbott; she was born in Fayette City on April 7; 1930. Ruth was a social member of the Belle Vernon American Legion; Ladies Bocce Leagues; and a past member of bowling leagues at Lynnwood Lanes; where she had bowled many 300 games. She enjoyed being out with people. Ruth was employed as a pizza maker in the bakery until 1992. Survivors include one son; Clyde Rudy Houseman of San Diego; Calif.; two daughters and sons-in-law; Ginger and Dean Stefanides of Bethany Beach; Del.; and Robin and Charles Sztroin of Belle Vernon; five grandchildren; Lisa and Robert Sloan of Montclair; Va.; Maggi Stefanides of Centerville; Va.; Rashelle Houseman of San Francisco; Calif.; Stephanie Houseman of San Diego; Calif.; and Chaz R. Sztroin of Belle Vernon; and three great-grandchildren; Hayden Thomas of Centerville; Va.; Riley O’Buck of Montclair; Va.; and Carley Huber of Centerville; Va. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Clyde C. Bud Houseman on March 24; 1985. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY; INC.; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the funeral home at 10 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Ken Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.