Ruthann Kerestesi, 61, of Monessen, died Monday, January 4, 2010 in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian-Montefiore, Pittsburgh.She was born in N. Charleroi, on September 14, 1948, the daughter of Lilas (Rohland) Turcaso of Monessen, and the late Anthony Turcaso. Ruthann was a life long resident of Monessen, a 1966 graduate of Monessen High School, and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Monessen. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who loved to bake and spend time with her family.In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 40 years, John E. Kerestesi, two sons and daughters-in-law, John C. and Kristin Kerestesi of Monessen, Joshua C. and Nicole Kerestesi of Mt. Lebanon, three grandchildren, Paige, Chole, and Canaan Kerestesi, a brother and sister-in-law, George and Patricia Latta of Delware City, DE, and by nieces and nephews.In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Latta.Visitation and funeral services are private. She will be laid to rest in Belle Vernon Cemetery.