Ruth E. Chonka's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2025 in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania

Ruth E. Chonka

May 11, 1925 - August 1, 2025 (100 years old)

Sanatoga, Pennsylvania

Ruth E. Chonka's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2025 in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Benner & Schumacher Funeral Home & Crematory

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Ruth E. Chonka

May 11, 1925 - August 1, 2025 (100 years old)

Sanatoga, Pennsylvania

Ruth E. Chonka Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth E. Chonka of Sanatoga, Pennsylvania, who passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Peter S. Chonka of Sanatoga Ridge; her parents, Samuel Esch and Minnie Esch (Kurtz); and her siblings, Vernon, George, Wilbur, Mahlon, James, Paul Esch, Iva B. Fehr and Eunice Wander.

She is survived by: her children, Phillip Chonka of Chicago, IL, Clifford D. Chonka (Elizabeth), Larry J. Cionca (Lea), Rodney Chonka and Yvonne C. (Jack Sturgeon) of Jacksonville Beach, FL. She is also survived by five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cedarville United Methodist Church (1092 Laurelwood Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital go to https://www.stjude.org to make a donation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Benner & Schumacher Funeral Home & Crematory



Sat

Aug 09

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cedarville United Methodist Church
1092 Laurelwood Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465

Sat

Aug 09

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Cedarville United Methodist Church
1092 Laurelwood Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465

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