Guerrino (Jerry) Antonio Ruta, Sr,

Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 27, 2026

Guerrino (Jerry) Antonio Ruta, Sr, 99, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died on February 20, 2026, at St. Anne Home of Greensburg. Born on December 18, 1926 in Roccaspromonte Provincia di Campobasso, Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Maria (Corsilli) Ruta and the husband of the late Rosemarie (Paterra) Ruta.
Guerrino was retired from US Steel, National Tube Works, where he was a pipe fitter with over 40 years of service. He was a US Army veteran stationed in Germany during reconstruction. Guerrino went to school to be an interpreter and spoke four languages: Italian, English, Latin and German.

Guerrino was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish and attended St. Patrick Church.
He was also a proud member of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America, Lodge # 57. Guerrino took great pride in his Italian heritage. He enjoyed nurturing his vegetable garden and making homemade wine. He also had a love and skill for repairing old clocks.
Guerrino is survived by children, Guerrino, Jr. (Terry), of Minneapolis, MN, Frank (Anne), of Arlington, VA, Therese Anne Jackson, of North Huntingdon, PA, and Gino (Paula), of Vienna, VA;

Grandchildren, Nicole (Nick) Mattison, Augustin, Gino (McKenna), Perry and Phillip Ruta;

Great-grandsons, Oliver and Stellan Mattison; also many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, Guerrino was also preceded in death by his sisters, Rosalbina, Luisa, and Pierina; and son-in-law, James Jackson, Jr.

Private arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory. A mass of Christian Burial was held and entombment took place in New St. Joseph's Cemetery Mausoleum of North Versailles.

Memorial contributions are suggested St. Anne Home of Greensburg, at www.stannehome.org.
Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
Chris Odasso, Supervisor

Originally published February 27, 2026.

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