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Ruth E. Johnson, 93
October 05, 2016
Ruth E. Johnson, 93, of Strasburg, passed away, Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. She was born in Lancaster to the late Allen and Kathryn Roehm Sweigart. Ruth’s loving husband of 47 years, Glenn W. Johnson, passed away in 1998.
She was a 1941 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School. Ruth was probably most proud of her family, devoting all of her time and love to her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a school crossing guard, a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and active in her daughter’s classroom activities. She was a great cook and loved preparing meals for her family. In addition to caring for her family, Ruth held several jobs as a waitress and worked alongside her husband in the catering department at High Foods.
Ruth and Glenn enjoyed traveling and spending winters at their home in Ft. Myers, FL. She was a staunch supporter of animal welfare. Ruth was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
Surviving Ruth are her two daughters, Gail L., wife of Charlie Sheaffer, Ronks and Patricia A., wife of John Lewis, Lancaster; four grandchildren, Justin Sheaffer, husband of Jaime (Harnish), Strasburg, Christopher Sheaffer, fiancé of Danielle LaCroix, Gordonville, Erin Lewis, Lancaster and Aimee Lewis, Bellefonte; and her great-grandson Carter Charles Sheaffer, Strasburg. In addition to her husband and parents, Ruth was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother, Gladys, wife of the late William Child, Doris, wife of the late Clair Alexander, Shirley, wife of the late Cleon Rineer and Allen Sweigart, Jr., husband of Cathy.
After the passing of her husband, Ruth enjoyed a 17 year friendship with fellow high school classmate, Bill Lausch, who passed away this past June.
A celebration of Ruth’s life will take place 7 PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 40 W. Main St., Strasburg, PA 17579, with The Rev. David R. Alderson officiating. Friends will be received from 6 to 7 PM at the church. Private interment in Strasburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a memorial contribution in Ruth’s name to the Lancaster County SPCA, 848 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603 or to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602.
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October 11, 2016
As I remember Ruth was a very happy and loving person .She enjoyed her family and having a good. I”m sure she will be missed by all of whos lives she touched
God Bless
Tom and Ann Rothfus
October 07, 2016
Ruth, was a one-of-a-kind spirited and fiesty lady!! She was never afraid to laugh and have a good time with family and friends, and has passed that down to her family that she loved dearly. She was a good lady who lead a good life and left a legecy of love behind her. She will be missed!!
Stay strong.
I love and prayer,
Cathy and Pat Bagley
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