SMETHPORT — Ruby Marlene Burt, 82, of Smethport passed away Saturday (July 5, 2025) at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a brief illness.

She was born Sept. 14, 1942, in Clermont, a daughter of Arthur Roy and Beatrice Faye Church Dunkle. On Dec. 4, 1970, in Port Allegany, she married Wayne Martin Burt, who died April 1, 1986.

Ruby, along with her husband, Wayne, owned and operated the Bucktail Inn in Crosby for many years. After moving on from the Bucktail, she was employed in the deli at the former Market Basket of Smethport.

Ruby enjoyed visiting with her family, doing puzzles, word search books and listening to country music.

She is survived by two sons, Craig (Pamela) Burt of Emporium and Roy (Melodie) Burt of Smethport; stepchildren, Debbie Faucher and David and Dwayne Burt; grandchildren, Jessica Burt, Brittany Work, Ann Burt and Brooklyn Burt; one brother, Wilbur Dunkle; and one sister, Minnie Herzog; along with several nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents and husband, Wayne, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Troy; brothers Arlie, Keith, Kenny and Dale Dunkle; and sisters Vesta Smith and Violet Kelly.

There will be no visitation. Services will be held privately. Burial will be in Clermont Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Smethport Fire Hall, 109 S. Nelson St., Smethport, PA 16749.

Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.