Ruth Ranck Monaco

May 27, 2020

Ruth Ranck Monaco was born on May 15, 1913 in Wafordsburg, PA to William and Mary Ranck where she grew up on the family farm with eight brothers and sisters. Ruth later put herself through law school while her husband Lewis W. Monaco or Monty as she called him was overseas in World War II. They later settled in Falls Church, VA and had two sons Lynn and Clifford. Ruth worked for the United States Treasury Department until her retirement. She and Lewis spent most of their retirement years in Punta Gorda, FL before returning to Manassas, VA to be near family where she was cared for by her son and daughter in-law Kathy for many years. She always told Kathy “I live like a queen!” thanks to her loving care. Recently she lived at Harbor Chase Assisted Living where she was given excellent care and treated like family by so many. She ALWAYS found good in everyone she met, loved animals, sweets, and was a vegetarian most of her long life. Ruth enjoyed visiting California, Chicago and Washington, D.C. She enjoyed reading and working puzzles but was not a fan of television. Ruth is survived by her oldest son Lynn Monaco, granddaughter Anne Monaco Burton and one great grandson Brandon Burton. Ruth gained her wings May 27, 2020 at the age of 107. Ruth will be interred with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.