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Ruth Ann was born in Roaring Branch on January 1, 1946 to the late Paul Sechrist and Harriet (Ogden) Sechrist Roupp. She attended Canton Area Schools and graduated with the class of 1963. On April 6, 1963, Ruth married the love of her life, John “Jake” Machmer in Grover, PA. Together they raised two children and shared fifty-seven blissful years of marriage. Ruth retired from Parker Hannifan where she worked for several years.
Ruth was a kind, loving soul. She enjoyed any times spent with her family and friends, especially at their cabin in Canada.