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Ruth L. Hamm
d. Sep 23, 2012
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Ruth L. Hamm, 97, a resident of Clarks Summit for the past 67 years, passed away peacefully in the care of Abington Manor, Clarks Summit, Pa., on Sept. 23, 2012.
Ruth was born in Scranton, Pa., in February 1915. She was one of seven children born to William and Mabel Spitzer. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Walter, Paul and Roger; and sisters, Eleanor and Lois; her husband, Lester, who passed away in 1953; daughter, Shirlee Winter and husband, Jess; grandson, Kevin Papach; and great-grandson, Cody Hollinger.
She is survived by her daughters, Judy Papach, and Debbie Pallman and her husband, Bruce; sons, Edward, and Walter and his wife, Trudi; her sister, Nancy Singer; along with nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Ruth was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was strongly devoted to family and her faith. Throughout her life she touched the lives of many people in a most positive and uplifting manner.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staffs at Allied Services Terrace and Abington Manor for the care they provided "Mother Hamm" over the past four and a half years.
Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home of Clarks Summit is handling funeral arrangements. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
Ruth was born in Scranton, Pa., in February 1915. She was one of seven children born to William and Mabel Spitzer. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Walter, Paul and Roger; and sisters, Eleanor and Lois; her husband, Lester, who passed away in 1953; daughter, Shirlee Winter and husband, Jess; grandson, Kevin Papach; and great-grandson, Cody Hollinger.
She is survived by her daughters, Judy Papach, and Debbie Pallman and her husband, Bruce; sons, Edward, and Walter and his wife, Trudi; her sister, Nancy Singer; along with nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Ruth was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was strongly devoted to family and her faith. Throughout her life she touched the lives of many people in a most positive and uplifting manner.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staffs at Allied Services Terrace and Abington Manor for the care they provided "Mother Hamm" over the past four and a half years.
Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home of Clarks Summit is handling funeral arrangements. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
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