Clara H. Ruth Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clara H. Ruth of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, born in Glenside, Pennsylvania, who passed away on February 8, 2024 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clara H. Ruth to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Levi J. Mellinger and Amanda M. Mellinger (Hauck); her husband Albert Ruth, Jr.; her children, Dennis L. Ruth and Diane V. Winebarger; her son-in-law Gary Winebarger; her siblings, Edith, Florence, Adam, Wesley, Paul, Elam and Donald; and her great grandchild Ava G. Kalbach.
She is survived by : her daughters, Kathy A. (Russell L. Thompson) of Ephrata and Cindy L. (Tony D. Brandt) of Carlisle. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in Clara's memory can be made to Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522, Hospice and Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, or Sweet Grace Ministries, 77 Horst Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
