Marie Etta Ruckman, 97, formerly of Romney, passed from this life into eternal glory on March 3, 2022 in Quincy, PA.

She was born in Kirby, WV on February 5, 1925 to Amos Henry Smith and Lorena Edna (Wolford) Smith.  She is preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Lillian Ruckman; two sisters, Elsie Ruckman and Clara Tutwiler; and three brothers, Conda Smith, Stanley Smith and Roy Smith.  She is survived by one daughter, Karen Robinson, Mercersburg, PA; two sons, William Ruckman, Houston, TX, and Wayne (Kathy) Ruckman, Purcellville, VA; one sister, Elma Landis, Capon Bridge, WV; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Marie was a member of the Tearcoat Church of the Brethren in Augusta, WV.  She enjoyed going to church and volunteering at the former Helping Hands thrift store in Romney, WV.  She lived a long, full life and enjoyed helping neighbors and visiting friends and relatives.  She moved to Quincy, PA in 2012 and enjoyed company with her many neighbors and friends.

Marie loved the outdoors, and especially liked her garden and flowers in her younger years.  She was always excited to hear from her children, grandchildren and friends that would call her.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am on March 12, 2022 at Wesley House at Quincy Village, 6596 Orphanage Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268.  Monetary Donations can be made to Tree of Life Ministries, 210 N. 21 ^st Street, Unit D, Purcellville, VA or at www.tolministries.org .

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Augusta, WV.