Ruth was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Hugh Hershey Kissane and Ruth Elizabeth (Forry) Kissane. She was a highly respected animator in Hollywood. She worked in all the major studios, including Disney, Playhouse Pictures, Bill Melendez Productions, Film Roman, and Chuck Jones Enterprises. Ruth was best known for her work on the Peanuts TV specials. She worked on design layout, animation, and even directed. In 1975 she was presented a Cannes Festival award for her work in WOW Women of the World. She died on January 23, 1990 in Venice, California.
