Ruth A. Henson, age 77, of Philadelphia, PA passed away on February 4, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Henson and the loving mother of Donna Balkonis, Denise Lydzinski( Anthony )and Joann Ferry ( Kenneth ). Ruth is also survived by her grandchildren, Jamie, Nicole, Christian, Melissa, Ryan, Kaylyn, Sean, Connor and Jessica: great grandchildren, Alanna and Nathan. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 9:30 am at St. Timothy's Church, 3001 Levick Street, Philadelphia,PA 19149 for the viewing. Mass will follow at 10:30 am. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020