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Charles C. Ruth

September 6, 1933 ~ February 14, 2019 (age 85) 85 Years Old

Charles Ruth Obituary

Charles C. Ruth, 85, of Cumru Township, passed away, February 14, 2019 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joanne P. (Tice) Ruth who passed away Feb. 27, 2008. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Charles F. & Agnes V. (Yakuczonis) Ruth. Charles worked as a truck mechanic for the former Berman Leasing and lastly for Textile Chemical, retiring in 1972. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the NRA and loved all his German shepherds. He is survived by his brothers - William H. Ruth, Shillington, Gary L. husband of Claire Ruth, Gouglersville, his sister - Geraldine M. wife of Dr. Michael Zampelli, Wyomissing, several nieces and nephews and a great nephew. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 11:00 AM from Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 1 East Lancaster Ave., Shillington. Interment in Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring. Viewing on Wednesday from 10-11 AM at the funeral home. www.kleefuneralhome.com
Visitation Information

Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Address:

One East Lancaster Avenue
Shillington, PA 19607
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Service Information

Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Time: 11:00 am
Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Address:

One East Lancaster Avenue
Shillington, PA 19607
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Cemetery Information

Pleasant View Cemetery
Address: 650 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, PE, 19608
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