Ruth L. Yerger-Harris Obituary
The memory of Ruth L. Yerger-Harris of Allentown, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 13, 2026 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Yerger and Ruth Lucille Yerger. She is survived by: her husband Collins J. Harris; her daughters, Leighlynn Kenly, Sarajane Harris and Tanaya Horne (Byron D. Horne); her siblings, James Yerger and Maxine Gerberich; and her grandchildren, Dominique McKenzie (Victor McKenzie), Alexis Kenly, Travonya Kenly, Courtney Burno, Lauren Hendrickson, Kayla Duffie and MyKaella Huggins. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Ruth's honor to the American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org.
