Ruth Ann Carter 74 of Washington formerly of Cross Creek died Friday October 11, 2013 in the Donnell House Washington. She was born in Washington on October 7, 1939 a daughter of the late J. Harlan and Kathryn R. O'Donnell Bell. She was a 1957 graduate of Hickory High School where she was head majorette, 1958 graduate of Maison Felix Beauty School, and also attended Medical Assistant class in 1989. She was a self employed beautician in her home for many years. She also worked at Mayflower Moving Company, secretary for Ball Glass in Washington until they closed and then worked at the Washington County Health Center from where she retired in 2004. Ruth enjoyed bowling, she was a member of the bowling league at the Alpine Club for many years, she loved to do puzzles, play BINGO, watch wildlife, and just being outside, laughing, camping with her friends at Slippery Rock and spending time with family and friends. She also loved Elvis. On July 21, 1958 she married Thomas W. Carter who is deceased. She is survived by a son Bill Carter (Debbie), daughter Robin Carter Powell (Mark), a brother James W. Bell, sister Virginia L. Engle, grandson Shawn Carter, step granddaughter Rachel, niece Cindy Shaw, and nephew Douglas Bell. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden Street Washington. A memorial service will be held on Saturday October 26, 2013 in the Cross Creek Presbyterian Church 1231 Cross Creek Road Burgettstown, PA at 11:30 a.m. memorial donations may be made to The Donnell House c/o Washington Health system 155 Wilson Ave Washington, PA 15301or at www.washingtonhospital.org/foundation