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“Dear Dave & Family: I can't believe that my dear friend is gone. We have been friends since she was l7yrs. old, we both went to Lincoln High School...Read More »
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1 of 18 | Posted by: Blanche Passolt - Tempe, AZ
“Dave, Keith & Kevin We were so sorry to here of cousin Ruth's passing. Bill will truely miss her. They had kept in touch for many years. We all...Read More »
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2 of 18 | Posted by: Bill and Beverly Maurer and family - MO
“My thoughts are with you at this sad time. You and your family are in my prayers.
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3 of 18 | Posted by: Frank Hinchcliffe - Cary, NC
“Dear David and Family, Ruth was a treasure to have at the Inn. She was such an advocate for you ,Dave as well as other Residents. I cherished the...Read More »
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4 of 18 | Posted by: Velma - Chambersburg, PA
“Dear Dave,Keith & Kevin Our heartfelt condolence on Ruth who is now absent from the body and present with the Lord. For Ruth, it's not the end but a...Read More »
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5 of 18 | Posted by: Mas & Bonnie Miyazaki - Canton, MS
“Dear Dave, Words seen inadequate to express the sadness we feel. Ruth was such a kind and compassionate person who did so much for others and...Read More »
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6 of 18 | Posted by: Ray & Doreen Frederick & Family - MI
“May you Rest in Peace. Thank-You for all your contributins while in Warrington.
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7 of 18 | Posted by: Fred & Marilyn Achenbach - PA
“I will always remember Ruthie as she was at Rosemarie's wedding. We were all still young and full of joy. Our parents were still with us even our...Read More »
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8 of 18 | Posted by: rolf and patricia oscarsson - OH
“Dave and family we are very sorry to hear of your loss. We always looked forward to seeing Ruth & You in church on Sunday. Ruth always had a smile...Read More »
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9 of 18 | Posted by: Tom & Mary Lowson - Mont Alto, PA
“My life will never be the same because of having known Ruth and considering her one of my best friends.
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10 of 18 | Posted by: Bill & Bette Lewis - Nacogdoches, TX
“Dear Keith, Kevin and Dave, you are in our thoughts. We are so sorry that Ruth passed away. You have our heartfelt sympathies. Much love from ...Read More »
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11 of 18 | Posted by: Gisela Frerker - Korschenbroich
“Dave - our condolences to you and your sons for your loss.
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12 of 18 | Posted by: Paul & Pat Gackenbach - Canton, MI
“To My Cousin, My Friend, a source of strength and understanding. There Are Rainbows: There are rainbows tht are full of hope and sunshine. We just...Read More »
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13 of 18 | Posted by: Rose Marie Utsch Artley - HI
“Ruth was a lovely, giving person with whom we always enjoyed spending time. She is remembered fondly in Farmington Hills.
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14 of 18 | Posted by: Pete & Cheryl Mastantuono - MI
“Dear family, Ruth will live on in our hearts forever. We will find comfort in all the family memories and be content that she is at peace. With...Read More »
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15 of 18 | Posted by: Bill and Bette Ballentine - Ocala, FL
“Dear Dave & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are very sorry that we will be unable to attend the celebration of the...Read More »
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16 of 18 | Posted by: Jim&Marge McNamee - Fayetteville, PA
“Thank you Aunt Ruth for all the wonderful memories and moments, the great family times you engineered and especially the heartfelt understanding when...Read More »
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17 of 18 | Posted by: Stuart Knade - Linglestown, PA
“Thank you Aunt Ruth for all the wonderful memories and moments, the great family times you engineered and especially the heartfelt understanding when...Read More »
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18 of 18 | Posted by: Stuart Knade - Linglestown, PA
Ballentine, Ruth Helene (nee Knade), beloved wife of David George, of Fayetteville, Pa passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Menno Haven, Chambersburg, PA on 26 January 2012. Born May 4, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA Ruth was the daughter of Oscar W. Knade and Doris J. Utsch. Raised in Philadelphia, she lived in Warrington, PA and Farmington Hills, MI before retiring to Fayetteville, PA in 1996. For many years she worked as an administrative assistant and executive office assistant in banking and real estate establishments. She enjoyed music, playing the piano and singing in choral groups. Ruth was an active volunteer and church member in each community she resided, serving the community in hospitals, churches, senior homes and charitable groups. Churches included Disston Memorial, and St. Paul in PA, Orchard United in Michigan and Otterbein in Waynesboro, PA. Ruth loved calling on and helping people and took active roles on ambassador and evangelical teams. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and entertaining, creating special times of celebrations and themes to bring joy to others. She loved being outdoors, both to exercise and maintain her home site. She traveled the world with her husband, Dave, and made many long-time friendships in other countries. Family members in Germany were especially dear to her. Ruth loved celebrating life, music and God and gives thanks to all who shared life and helped alongside her in these activities, and aided her in her time of need. Surviving are husband David G. of Fayetteville, two sons, Keith D. of Crofton, MD and Kevin P. of Tujunga, CA, brother Dr. Oscar Knade of Montoursville, PA and sister Doris Hinchcliffe of Pennsburg, PA. In lieu of flowers please direct donations to Otterbein church (801 Park Street, Waynesboro, PA. 17268) and/or the CVBCA (Cumberland Valley Breast Cancer Alliance, 1215 Prairie Dr., Chambersburg, PA. 17202) in memory of Ruth. Ruth's life celebrated helping others and she would also ask that others do something special for someone else in her honor. A memorial Service of Praise will be held at Otterbein Church of Waynesboro, PA at 3:00pm on 29 January 2012, followed by a meal at the church. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Services are under the direction of Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com
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