Ruth E. Bartholomew, 93, of Middletown, went home to Jesus on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in the Harrisburg Hospital. She was the widow of Bruce Irvin Bartholomew.
Ruth was born on July 16, 1923 in Sunbury, PA, the daughter of the late Oscar C. and Dorothy E. (Folk) Hummel.
She was a member of Bright Hope Fellowship, Middletown and a past member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Middletown. Ruth was a Teacher's Assistant in Londonderry Elementary for over 36 years. During WW II, She was very proud of being a "Rosie the Riveter". Ruth's greatest joys were working with children and spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband and parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her infant twin sons, her brother, two sisters and her grandson, Ryan Hess.
She is survived by her loving children, Sharon L. Stevens and husband, Donald, of Mechanicsburg, Lynda L. Fitzpatrick and husband, Thomas of Middletown, Timothy A. Bartholomew and wife, Linda, Mary Ellen Hess and husband, Jeffrey, both of Elizabethtown and Melissa Ann Bartholomew Huntzinger and husband, Keith of Middletown, 10 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchilden and numerous nieces and nephews.
A tribute to her life will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 12:00 PM in her Church at 345 North Deodate Road, Middletown, PA. Visitation will be from 10:00AM-12:00PM Wednesday in her Church. Burial will be in The Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bright Hope Fellowship or St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 121 N. Spring Street, Middletown, PA 17057.
The Matinchek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.
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