Ruth was a charter member of the Bedford Church of the Brethren. She graduated from Somerset High School in 1944 and the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor's degree in education. Before going to college, she was trained at Purdue as a draftsman and worked for RCA in Lancaster until the war was over. She taught 3rd grade at Manns Choice for 10 years and filled in briefly on the school board for the Bedford School District. She was also a hostess at the Jean Bonnet Restaurant. Ruth was a loving friend, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bedford Church of the Brethren with Karen Duhai officiating. Friends will be received that Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Ruth's name can be made to the Bedford Church of the Brethren, PO Box 107, Bedford, PA 15522. Arrangements by Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home in Bedford. Our online guest book is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com.
Ruth was a charter member of the Bedford Church of the Brethren. She graduated from Somerset High School in 1944 and the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor's degree in education. Before going to college, she was trained at Purdue as a draftsman and worked for RCA in Lancaster until the war was over. She taught 3rd grade at Manns Choice for 10 years and filled in briefly on the school board for the Bedford School District. She was also a hostess at the Jean Bonnet Restaurant. Ruth was a loving friend, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bedford Church of the Brethren with Karen Duhai officiating. Friends will be received that Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Ruth's name can be made to the Bedford Church of the Brethren, PO Box 107, Bedford, PA 15522. Arrangements by Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home in Bedford. Our online guest book is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com.
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