Mrs. Alice Ruth McGregor "Sam", age 78 of Lusby, Maryland passed away on Thursday July 26, 2012 at her residence with her devoted husband by her side.
She was born on October 28, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA to Elizabeth Widish Large and Isaac Large, Jr.

She was the loving wife of Ralph E. McGregor whom she married on November 9, 1963 in Mt. Independence, PA.

Ruth graduated in 1953 from Eli-Mon High School, Elizabeth, PA. Ruth was a resident of Oxon Hill, MD until 1997 when she relocated to Calvert County, MD. She was always a loving person who was devoted to her family and many friends. All who knew her will miss her deeply.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother James Large.

Ruth leaves behind her loving and devoted husband Ralph E. McGregor of Lusby, MD; son, David E. McGregor of Thailand; two sisters, Cherie and her husband Bob Berlinn of Rough & Ready, CA and Darlene and her husband Tom Volk of Monongahela, PA and her brother Isaac and his wife Jackie Large, III of Monongahela, PA.

The family will receive friends on Monday, July 30, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. A service celebrating her life will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 11:30 AM in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rick Hancock officiating. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Should friends desire contributions may be made in Ruth's memory to Calvert Hospice, P. O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Donations are encouraged on-line at www.calverthospice.org.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.