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Ruth E. Merkel

October 4, 1907 — June 22, 2003

Remembering Ruth with love... Ruth E. Merkel, 95, formerly of Denver, Lancaster County, died Sunday afternoon at 4:30 PM in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, PA, where she resided the past 6 years. Born in Kutztown, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Grover G. and Lydia (Young) Driebelbis. Her husband, George H. Merkel, died March 12, 1986. She was a Protestant. Retiring in 1975, she was employed for 23 years by the former Dutchmaid, Inc., Ephrata. Mrs. Merkel enjoyed sewing, especially tatting. Surviving is a son, Philip G., married to Cheryl J. (Rahe) Merkel, Whitehall, PA. Viewing Services... Ruth's viewing will be held on Friday morning, June 27, 2003, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the multi-purpose room of Fellowship Manor, 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, PA 18052. The funeral ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM with Pastor Harvey Fritz officiating. Graveside services will be on Friday at 2:00 PM from Fleetwood Cemetery, Berks County, PA, with Pastor Mardy von Harten officiating. The family requests that flowers kindly be omitted. Please remember Ruth with contributions to Fellowship Manor at the above address.

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