Sally joined the Ruthfred staff as Office Manager in mid-2021. She and her husband, Tom, grew up in Washington, PA. They moved back to southwestern PA in 2005 after living in southeastern OH for 14 years (where all three of their children were born). Prior to serving at Ruthfred, she was a librarian, a stay-at-home mom and PTA volunteer, and most recently an office manager for a small, local company. In her free time, she enjoys reading, sewing, and various online classes.

John came on board as the Accounting Manager in January 2022, having previously been the accountant at Volkwein’s Music. He was born and raised in southwestern Ontario, Canada. He studied accounting at college and received his administrative training in the military. He moved to the United States after marrying a young lady he met at a church in northern Virginia while serving with the Canadian Defence Liaison Staff in Washington, D.C. John and his family moved to the Pittsburgh area in 1996. He has eight grown children including a daughter who is a fellow member of Ruthfred. John enjoys singing in the choir and reading the Book of Concord.

Melissa joined the Ruthfred staff as Parish Assistant in June 2022. A resident of Bethel Park for more than 40 years, Melissa joined Ruthfred Lutheran Church in 2016 and has participated in various ministries including Journey Through the Word, Vacation Bible School, Visitation, teaching Sunday School, and befriending the many Vicars who have passed through our doors over the years.

Melissa holds a Masters Degree in International Business from Duquesne University and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris University. However, her greatest accomplishment and source of joy are her 7 children who keep her active and busy in the community. You can find her most evenings and weekends on a ballfield somewhere in the South Hills. She also enjoys taking daily walks, coffee, cooking, and completing puzzles with her kids.

Felicia joined the Ruthfred staff as Administrative Assistant in April 2022. Born and raised in Bethel Park, she graduated from Bethel Park High School and earned her degree in Administration & Management from California University of Pennsylvania. She and her husband, Marty, have been married for 14 years, and have 2 children: Colin (10) and Aidan (8). In her free time, she enjoys traveling, fishing, reading, and attending sporting events.

Mason has recently joined our staff as our Interim Youth Director for the Summer of 2023. He and his wife, Meghan, have recently moved to Bethel Park after spending two years at the Free Lutheran Bible College. Mason has been a member here at Ruthfred for almost four years, and Meghan is going to be taking new member classes soon. Mason enjoys spending time with his new wife, hiking, studying theology, and most of all, seeing God work in the lives of others.

Andrew has served as Ruthfred Lutheran Church’s multi-media coordinator since 2018. Born and raised in Mt. Lebanon, he grew up in the church and has been involved in a variety of Ruthfred’s ministries. He received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Grove City College. As Ruthfred’s multi-media coordinator, Andrew coordinates the church’s website, network, multi-media equipment, and various other technology needs. In his free time, he enjoys ballroom dancing and playing cello.