STARA RUTH M. (DOBBS) Age 87, formerly of Ross Twp., passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Loving wife of the late Edward W.; beloved mother of William E. (Arden) of MD and Michelle R. (Glenn) Pfeifer of Valencia; proud grandmother of Matthew, Alexis and Zach; sister of John (Janet) Dobbs; also survived by her loving dog, Daisy. Friends will be received on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8:30 p.m. at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444, where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.brandtfuneralhome.com send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb