Ruth A. Nail

Ruth A. Nail, 80, Tyrone, passed away early Friday morning at her home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Zimmers) Guerin. She married Edward Thomas Nail in 1964. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2018.

She is survived by four children: Edward T. Nail, Jr. and wife Meg of Sinking Valley, Bob Nail and wife Jean of Illinois, Scott Nail and wife Tamey of Altoona, and Melissa Irvin and husband Mark of Florida; eight grandchildren: Cody, Samantha, Jessica, Julia, Wynter, Sabre, Blake, and Perry; great grandchildren: Savannah, Xavier and Braelynn; siblings: Polly, Doris and Jim; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved cat, Midnight.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Glenn and Sarah Jane.

Ruth worked as a teacher’s aide for many years at Tyrone Area Elementary School. She also worked as a cook at Grier School and the Tyrone Hospital. She enjoyed quilting, taking trips to the casino and collecting beanie babies.

Family and friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the noon Funeral Service on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc., 719 N 4th Avenue, Altoona. Reverend Ernie Walls and Todd Lewis officiating. Interment will be made at Blair Memorial Park.