Ruth Richter, 60 years of age, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, died Sunday, April 13, 2014, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, PA.
Companion Miss Rita Fritz for thirty-eight years, with whom she resided.
Ruth worked for the former Atlas Powder Company of Reynolds, and was a C.N.A. having worked at the Pottsville Hospital.
Born in Pottsville the daughter of the late, John and Helen (Thomas) Richter.
Survived by;
Sisters:
Mrs. Helen Claibourne,
Mrs. Mille Kanter,
Miss Judy Richter, Crofton;
Brothers:
Ronald Richter,
Dick Richter;
Preceded in death by a brother, Robert Richter.
Private Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Online registry and condolences may be signed at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com