Three weeks after a fire destroyed Ruthie’s diner near Ligonier, the owner of the restaurant has passed away. The Trib reports that Doris Ruth Stevens died saturday at the age of 92 at her home in Somerset County. The diner, which sits on a more than 4-acre property along Route 30, has been owned by the Stevens family since 1986. The diner was destroyed by a fire on January 30th just after the establishment closed for the night. A memorial service at Hoffman Funeral Home has yet to be scheduled.
OWNER OF RUTHIE’S DINER DIES
Feb 10, 2026 | 8:10 AM









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