Ruth Keeney, 91 years of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 27, 2017 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Richard D. Keeney for 37 years at the time of his passing in 2000. Born in Lehighton, Ruth was a daughter of the late Layton and Sadie (Bowser) Miller.
Ruth was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Lehighton. She was a great baker and her grandchildren will miss her famous funny cake. Most of all, Ruth adored her family and friends who she made sure to stay connected to.
Survivors: daughter Lisa Derkits and her husband Tom of Emmaus; grandchildren Megan, Thomas and Paul; sisters in law Betty and Barbara Miller; godson Ronnie Miller; and many special nephews and nieces. Ruth was the last of the six Miller children, being predeceased by her sisters Mildred Hammel and Dorothy Hallman, along with brothers Earl, Curtis and Joseph Miller.
Services: Her viewing will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday evening in the Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd. Whitehall, PA 18052, located one block south of the Fullerton Ave exit of Route 22. Graveside services officiated by Rev. John P. Hassler will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday in Section K of Lehighton Cemetery.
Published in Morning Call on July 30, 2017
Ruth was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Lehighton. She was a great baker and her grandchildren will miss her famous funny cake. Most of all, Ruth adored her family and friends who she made sure to stay connected to.
Survivors: daughter Lisa Derkits and her husband Tom of Emmaus; grandchildren Megan, Thomas and Paul; sisters in law Betty and Barbara Miller; godson Ronnie Miller; and many special nephews and nieces. Ruth was the last of the six Miller children, being predeceased by her sisters Mildred Hammel and Dorothy Hallman, along with brothers Earl, Curtis and Joseph Miller.
Services: Her viewing will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday evening in the Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd. Whitehall, PA 18052, located one block south of the Fullerton Ave exit of Route 22. Graveside services officiated by Rev. John P. Hassler will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday in Section K of Lehighton Cemetery.
Published in Morning Call on July 30, 2017
Ruth Keeney, 91 years of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 27, 2017 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Richard D. Keeney for 37 years at the time of his passing in 2000. Born in Lehighton, Ruth was a daughter of the late Layton and Sadie (Bowser) Miller.
Ruth was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Lehighton. She was a great baker and her grandchildren will miss her famous funny cake. Most of all, Ruth adored her family and friends who she made sure to stay connected to.
Survivors: daughter Lisa Derkits and her husband Tom of Emmaus; grandchildren Megan, Thomas and Paul; sisters in law Betty and Barbara Miller; godson Ronnie Miller; and many special nephews and nieces. Ruth was the last of the six Miller children, being predeceased by her sisters Mildred Hammel and Dorothy Hallman, along with brothers Earl, Curtis and Joseph Miller.
Services: Her viewing will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday evening in the Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd. Whitehall, PA 18052, located one block south of the Fullerton Ave exit of Route 22. Graveside services officiated by Rev. John P. Hassler will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday in Section K of Lehighton Cemetery.
Published in Morning Call on July 30, 2017
Ruth was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Lehighton. She was a great baker and her grandchildren will miss her famous funny cake. Most of all, Ruth adored her family and friends who she made sure to stay connected to.
Survivors: daughter Lisa Derkits and her husband Tom of Emmaus; grandchildren Megan, Thomas and Paul; sisters in law Betty and Barbara Miller; godson Ronnie Miller; and many special nephews and nieces. Ruth was the last of the six Miller children, being predeceased by her sisters Mildred Hammel and Dorothy Hallman, along with brothers Earl, Curtis and Joseph Miller.
Services: Her viewing will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday evening in the Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd. Whitehall, PA 18052, located one block south of the Fullerton Ave exit of Route 22. Graveside services officiated by Rev. John P. Hassler will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday in Section K of Lehighton Cemetery.
Published in Morning Call on July 30, 2017
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