Ruth M. Hower , 91, of Port Royal, PA passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at her home.
Born December 4, 1925 in Joller, PA ( the town named after her grandfather, John H. Miller), She was the daughter of the late George E. and Clara (Cook) Miller, past residents of Lewistown.
She was the widow of Dwight B. Hower Jr., who preceded her in death on November 24, 2011.
Mrs. Hower is survived by a daughter, Georgia M. Hutchings and husband Denny of Port Royal; and sons, Dwight Book Hower, III and Jennifer of State College and Robert D. (Buzz) Hower and wife Stacey of Port Royal; and one grandchild, Taylor Hower.
The last of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by sisters, June M. Bell, Mary A. Miller, Hazel M. Reinecker and a brother, Marlin E. Miller.
She graduated from Lewistown High School and Haycum Junior College.
Ruth worked in the main office of American Viscose Corporation, until August 7, 1948, when she married.
Ruth was secretary of the Juniata County Agricultural Society and Port Royal Speedway for 18 years.
She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star Lewistown Chapter 283, and a member of Port Royal Lutheran Church.
She enjoyed needlepoint, swimming her Hammond organ, family get togethers, visiting with friends and her cat, "Kitty"
Graveside services were held Sunday, November 5, 2017 at New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal, wit Rev. Charles L. Hershberger officiating. Memorials may be made to Rescue Our Furry Friends, 133 North Walnut Street, Burnham, PA 17009 or to Port Royal Lutheran Church, PO Box 267, Port Royal, PA 17082, or to Friendship Fire Company, PO Box 274, Port Royal, PA 17082.
Rex Funeral Home in Port Royal has care of the arrangements.
Obituary from Juniata Sentinel dated Nov. 8, 2017
Born December 4, 1925 in Joller, PA ( the town named after her grandfather, John H. Miller), She was the daughter of the late George E. and Clara (Cook) Miller, past residents of Lewistown.
She was the widow of Dwight B. Hower Jr., who preceded her in death on November 24, 2011.
Mrs. Hower is survived by a daughter, Georgia M. Hutchings and husband Denny of Port Royal; and sons, Dwight Book Hower, III and Jennifer of State College and Robert D. (Buzz) Hower and wife Stacey of Port Royal; and one grandchild, Taylor Hower.
The last of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by sisters, June M. Bell, Mary A. Miller, Hazel M. Reinecker and a brother, Marlin E. Miller.
She graduated from Lewistown High School and Haycum Junior College.
Ruth worked in the main office of American Viscose Corporation, until August 7, 1948, when she married.
Ruth was secretary of the Juniata County Agricultural Society and Port Royal Speedway for 18 years.
She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star Lewistown Chapter 283, and a member of Port Royal Lutheran Church.
She enjoyed needlepoint, swimming her Hammond organ, family get togethers, visiting with friends and her cat, "Kitty"
Graveside services were held Sunday, November 5, 2017 at New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal, wit Rev. Charles L. Hershberger officiating. Memorials may be made to Rescue Our Furry Friends, 133 North Walnut Street, Burnham, PA 17009 or to Port Royal Lutheran Church, PO Box 267, Port Royal, PA 17082, or to Friendship Fire Company, PO Box 274, Port Royal, PA 17082.
Rex Funeral Home in Port Royal has care of the arrangements.
Obituary from Juniata Sentinel dated Nov. 8, 2017
Ruth M. Hower , 91, of Port Royal, PA passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at her home.
Born December 4, 1925 in Joller, PA ( the town named after her grandfather, John H. Miller), She was the daughter of the late George E. and Clara (Cook) Miller, past residents of Lewistown.
She was the widow of Dwight B. Hower Jr., who preceded her in death on November 24, 2011.
Mrs. Hower is survived by a daughter, Georgia M. Hutchings and husband Denny of Port Royal; and sons, Dwight Book Hower, III and Jennifer of State College and Robert D. (Buzz) Hower and wife Stacey of Port Royal; and one grandchild, Taylor Hower.
The last of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by sisters, June M. Bell, Mary A. Miller, Hazel M. Reinecker and a brother, Marlin E. Miller.
She graduated from Lewistown High School and Haycum Junior College.
Ruth worked in the main office of American Viscose Corporation, until August 7, 1948, when she married.
Ruth was secretary of the Juniata County Agricultural Society and Port Royal Speedway for 18 years.
She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star Lewistown Chapter 283, and a member of Port Royal Lutheran Church.
She enjoyed needlepoint, swimming her Hammond organ, family get togethers, visiting with friends and her cat, "Kitty"
Graveside services were held Sunday, November 5, 2017 at New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal, wit Rev. Charles L. Hershberger officiating. Memorials may be made to Rescue Our Furry Friends, 133 North Walnut Street, Burnham, PA 17009 or to Port Royal Lutheran Church, PO Box 267, Port Royal, PA 17082, or to Friendship Fire Company, PO Box 274, Port Royal, PA 17082.
Rex Funeral Home in Port Royal has care of the arrangements.
Obituary from Juniata Sentinel dated Nov. 8, 2017
Born December 4, 1925 in Joller, PA ( the town named after her grandfather, John H. Miller), She was the daughter of the late George E. and Clara (Cook) Miller, past residents of Lewistown.
She was the widow of Dwight B. Hower Jr., who preceded her in death on November 24, 2011.
Mrs. Hower is survived by a daughter, Georgia M. Hutchings and husband Denny of Port Royal; and sons, Dwight Book Hower, III and Jennifer of State College and Robert D. (Buzz) Hower and wife Stacey of Port Royal; and one grandchild, Taylor Hower.
The last of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by sisters, June M. Bell, Mary A. Miller, Hazel M. Reinecker and a brother, Marlin E. Miller.
She graduated from Lewistown High School and Haycum Junior College.
Ruth worked in the main office of American Viscose Corporation, until August 7, 1948, when she married.
Ruth was secretary of the Juniata County Agricultural Society and Port Royal Speedway for 18 years.
She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star Lewistown Chapter 283, and a member of Port Royal Lutheran Church.
She enjoyed needlepoint, swimming her Hammond organ, family get togethers, visiting with friends and her cat, "Kitty"
Graveside services were held Sunday, November 5, 2017 at New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal, wit Rev. Charles L. Hershberger officiating. Memorials may be made to Rescue Our Furry Friends, 133 North Walnut Street, Burnham, PA 17009 or to Port Royal Lutheran Church, PO Box 267, Port Royal, PA 17082, or to Friendship Fire Company, PO Box 274, Port Royal, PA 17082.
Rex Funeral Home in Port Royal has care of the arrangements.
Obituary from Juniata Sentinel dated Nov. 8, 2017
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