Ruth Sheeler Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Sheeler of Newville, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth left this world on April 20, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Sheeler to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Allebach and Elizabeth Souder Allebach; her husband James G. Sheeler; her brothers, Marvin Allebach (Esther) and Paul Allebach (Sandra); and her brother-in-law Norman Mack.
She is survived by: her children, Susan E. Martin (Lee), Timothy J. Sheeler (Joyce), Lydia A. Risser (Nelson), Daniel P. Sheeler (Kimberly), Linda R. Zimmerman (Claude Jr.) and Samuel L. Sheeler (Susan); and her siblings, Esther King (Dave), Miriam Mack, Lois Leatherman (Don), Elaine Derstine (John), Gerald S. Allebach (Margaret) and James L. Allebach (Sylvia). She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, and 36 great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in Ruth's memory may be sent to Mennonite Central Committee 21 S. 12th Street P.O. Box 500 Akron, PA 17501-5000.
