Friday, March 29, 2024

Obituary of Ruth H. Garman , 84

Name of Deceased Ruth H. Garman
Age 84
Date of Death 05/28/2011
Date of Birth 06/06/1926
Funeral Home Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services

Ruth Jean Hackett Garman, 84, of Centre Hall died Saturday, May 28, 2011; at Mt. Nittany Medical Center in State College.

She was born near Spring Mills, June 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Calvin and Blanche Irene Shank Brown.

On April 6, 1947, she married Reed A. Garman who preceded her in death April 23, 2009.

Ruth was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Centre Hall, PA, and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Earlier in life she enjoyed reading and quilting.

Ruth graduated from Centre Hall-Potter High School in 1943, having skipped a full year due to academic excellence

Surviving are two sons George R. Garman and his wife Barbara of rural Spring Mills, and Thomas K. Garman of Centre Hall; four grandchildren Amanda and Adam Garman, Kim Tritch and her husband Travis and Keri Garman; ex daughter in law, Patricia; and one sister Faye Bloom and husband Charles (Bloomie) of Muncy. She is also survived by two persons who have been of extreme value to her during her illness; Tom's fiancée Cathy Schatz and Sharon Witmer.

A memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p. m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 301 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Centre Hall, PA. Friends will be received at the church immediately following the services. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in the Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery, Centre Hall, PA

Flowers will be accepted or contributions in her memory may be made to Centre County Special Olympics, P. O. Box 10465, State College, PA 16805.

An on line guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.