Obituaries
Ruth M. Fierstein, 71
March 16, 2013
Ruth M. Fierstein, 71, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Mennonite Home, where she had been a longtime resident.
Born in, Conestoga, she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Bertha M. Maurer Zercher. She was the wife of the late Dennis J. Fierstein, who passed away in 2002.
Ruth had worked at Conestoga View for 20 years, retiring as supervisor of housekeeping. She enjoyed gardening, loved to play pinochle and loved her cats.
She is survived by her sisters: Amy L. Weaver and Miriam E. Coble, both of Lancaster, and Patricia A. married to Paul Fickes of Lititz, and by her brothers: Richard P. married to Susan Zercher of Lancaster and Arthur H. Jr. married to Diane Zercher of Costa Mesa, CA. She was preceded in death by her brother, George M. Zercher.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 1230PM at Riverview Burial Park, South Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ruth’s memory to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to the Humane League of Lancaster, 2195 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100