Donahoe, Ruth Anne age 95 of Edina, MN passed away on May 21, 2022 with family at her side. An avid sports fan who will be missed by many. Ruth was known as Aunt Sis by her nieces and nephews because her brothers affectionately called her Sister. She was born and raised in Mt. Lebanon Pennsylvania, moving to Mpls when Ruth was in junior high, graduating from Washburn High School in 1944. It was in highschool Ruth formed lifetime friendships with 7 endearing women who became known as the "salad girls". Pat Moberg, from this group remained her dearest friend. Ruth graduated from St. Catherine University in 1948, with a dream to become a sportswriter. She came pretty close, working as an Executive Secretary for the publisher of the Star and Tribune for most of her working career. Ruth followed all sports, especially listening to the Twins games on the radio with Danny Gladden announcing. Ruth possessed a quick wit and informed intellect, although it was always the Sports pages she read first. Ruth enjoyed gardening, playing bridge with the "salad girls" and keeping in touch with her family. She valued the stories she would hear from family spread across the country. Ruth lived at Vernon Terrace in Edina, working part time at the front desk for many years. She cherished the staff, neighbors and good friends. It was truly home, a wonderful community, for 30 years.

She is preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Anna; and brothers, Joseph Jr., George and Thomas. Survived by nieces and nephews, Susan (Jay), Nancy, Mike, Bill (Kris), George, Joe, John (Debbie), Mary, Barbara Annie, Tom (Krista), Tim (Angela) and Jim (Sally); 23 grand nieces and nephews; 2 great grand nieces and nephews; and 2 devoted caregivers who became dear friends of Ruth, Kathy Carlson and Kathy Harms.

Mass of Christian Burial May 27 at 11am at Annunciation Catholic Church 509 West 54th St. Minneapolis, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to mass at church. Memorials may be directed to the Church of the Annunciation. Luncheon to follow. Interment Resurrection Cemetery Mendota Heights, MN.