Ruth C. Smith, 92 of Alsace Township, passed away January 17, 2021 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Smith, Sr., who passed away in 1995.
Born October 10, 1928 in Reading, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Catherine (Nein) Ache.
Ruth is a graduate of Reading High School and worked in the district for 15 years as a hall monitor.
She enjoyed Bingo on Saturday nights and was an avid word searcher.
Surviving are her children: Ginger Ruth Smith of Temple and Deborah Ann, wife of Rickie L. Bechtel of Reading. Grandchildren: Troy, husband of Kimberly Bechtel, Amy, wife of John Loser and Shawn Smith.
Also surviving are her great grandchildren: Breah Strickler, Garrett, husband of Melanie Strickler, Taylor, wife of Patrick Hela, Morgan Bechtel, Emily Bechtel, Tayte, Kaylee, and Tanner Bruckart and a brother Earl Ache of Reading.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Edward Smith, Jr.; a sister, Dorothy Rothermel; a brother, Richard Ache; and a granddaughter, Tina Strickler.
Services are private at the convenience of the family.
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