Richard R. Ruth, 81, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, July 9, 2015 in his son's home. He was the husband of the late Barbara Ann (Shuman) Ruth, who passed away in 2009. Born on December 14, 1933 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Frederick and Julie Ruth.
He was a roofer union worker for various companies over the years before retiring. Richard served his country honorably with the U.S. Army during Peacetime. He enjoyed collecting antiques and when he was younger he enjoyed boxing and playing football.
Survivors: daughter, Terry Be of Bethlehem; sons, Richard, Tracy, Troy and wife Krissy, Kevin all of Bethlehem; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother, Edward and wife Nancy of Bethlehem. He was predeceased by brother, Frederick Jr. "Fritzy."
Services: 11:00 am Graveside on Monday, July 13, 2015 at Bethlehem Memorial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cantelmi Funeral Home, 1311 Broadway, Fountain Hill.
Published in Morning Call on July 11, 2015
He was a roofer union worker for various companies over the years before retiring. Richard served his country honorably with the U.S. Army during Peacetime. He enjoyed collecting antiques and when he was younger he enjoyed boxing and playing football.
Survivors: daughter, Terry Be of Bethlehem; sons, Richard, Tracy, Troy and wife Krissy, Kevin all of Bethlehem; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother, Edward and wife Nancy of Bethlehem. He was predeceased by brother, Frederick Jr. "Fritzy."
Services: 11:00 am Graveside on Monday, July 13, 2015 at Bethlehem Memorial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cantelmi Funeral Home, 1311 Broadway, Fountain Hill.
Published in Morning Call on July 11, 2015
Richard R. Ruth, 81, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, July 9, 2015 in his son's home. He was the husband of the late Barbara Ann (Shuman) Ruth, who passed away in 2009. Born on December 14, 1933 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Frederick and Julie Ruth.
He was a roofer union worker for various companies over the years before retiring. Richard served his country honorably with the U.S. Army during Peacetime. He enjoyed collecting antiques and when he was younger he enjoyed boxing and playing football.
Survivors: daughter, Terry Be of Bethlehem; sons, Richard, Tracy, Troy and wife Krissy, Kevin all of Bethlehem; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother, Edward and wife Nancy of Bethlehem. He was predeceased by brother, Frederick Jr. "Fritzy."
Services: 11:00 am Graveside on Monday, July 13, 2015 at Bethlehem Memorial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cantelmi Funeral Home, 1311 Broadway, Fountain Hill.
Published in Morning Call on July 11, 2015
He was a roofer union worker for various companies over the years before retiring. Richard served his country honorably with the U.S. Army during Peacetime. He enjoyed collecting antiques and when he was younger he enjoyed boxing and playing football.
Survivors: daughter, Terry Be of Bethlehem; sons, Richard, Tracy, Troy and wife Krissy, Kevin all of Bethlehem; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother, Edward and wife Nancy of Bethlehem. He was predeceased by brother, Frederick Jr. "Fritzy."
Services: 11:00 am Graveside on Monday, July 13, 2015 at Bethlehem Memorial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cantelmi Funeral Home, 1311 Broadway, Fountain Hill.
Published in Morning Call on July 11, 2015
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