Ruth Elizabeth Sanders, age 90, of Quincy, PA, formerly of Emmitsburg, MD, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the Quincy United Methodist Home in Quincy, PA.
Born May 30, 1919 in Emmitsburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Emmert and Bertha (Anderson) Harbaugh. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Julian Marion Sanders in 2006.
Ruth was a life member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Emmitsburg, MD. She worked as a seamstress all of her life working in various sewing factories and then from her home. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, taking rides through the countryside, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are a daughter, Judy Stambaugh and husband Lee of Thurmont; grandchildren, Edward Sanders and wife Teresa of Hedgesville, W.Va., Michelle Sanders and companion Mike Kershner of Waynesboro, PA; grand-daughter-in-law, Kim Sanders of Waynesboro, PA; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Kershner and companion Nathan Deardorff, Adam, Elizabeth, Cody, and Emily Sanders, and Sarah Kershner; great-great-grandson, Julian Deardorff.
Also surviving are a special niece, Jean Shriner of Emmitsburg, and several other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sons, Julian M. Sanders and Charles E. Sanders, a grandson, Billy Ray Sanders, and by 8 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 5, 2009 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 313 West Main Street, Emmitsburg, MD with the Rev. John B. Rudolph officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairfield Union Cemetery in Fairfield, PA. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1-8 PM at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 210 West Main St., Emmitsburg, MD, and on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church.
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Born May 30, 1919 in Emmitsburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Emmert and Bertha (Anderson) Harbaugh. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Julian Marion Sanders in 2006.
Ruth was a life member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Emmitsburg, MD. She worked as a seamstress all of her life working in various sewing factories and then from her home. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, taking rides through the countryside, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are a daughter, Judy Stambaugh and husband Lee of Thurmont; grandchildren, Edward Sanders and wife Teresa of Hedgesville, W.Va., Michelle Sanders and companion Mike Kershner of Waynesboro, PA; grand-daughter-in-law, Kim Sanders of Waynesboro, PA; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Kershner and companion Nathan Deardorff, Adam, Elizabeth, Cody, and Emily Sanders, and Sarah Kershner; great-great-grandson, Julian Deardorff.
Also surviving are a special niece, Jean Shriner of Emmitsburg, and several other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sons, Julian M. Sanders and Charles E. Sanders, a grandson, Billy Ray Sanders, and by 8 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 5, 2009 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 313 West Main Street, Emmitsburg, MD with the Rev. John B. Rudolph officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairfield Union Cemetery in Fairfield, PA. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1-8 PM at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 210 West Main St., Emmitsburg, MD, and on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church.