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Official Obituary of

Donald W Ruth

July 12, 1946 ~ November 21, 2024 (age 78) 78 Years Old

Donald Ruth Obituary

Donald W. Ruth, 78, of Heidelberg Township, passed away in the afternoon hours Thursday, November 21, 2024, in the VA Medical Center, Lebanon.

He was the husband of Donna L. (nee Sites) Ruth.

Born Friday, July 12, 1946, in Reading, he was a son of the late Levi J. & Anna M. (nee Kintzer) Ruth.

He was an Army veteran, serving in Vietnam.  He worked at AWI for 35 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons: Christopher A. (Tracy L.) Ruth & Chad M (Annette L.) Ruth; his grandchildren: Logan C., Zane A., Caitlin M., Aidan J. & Evan M. Ruth; and by his siblings: Paul (Fern) Ruth, Robert (Gale) Ruth, John (Linda) Ruth, & Shirley (John) Spaid.

Per his request there will not be a public service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Lt. Col. Max Schaeffer Post 6558, VFW, 123 S. Water St., Womelsdorf, PA  19567

The Mull Funeral Home, Womelsdorf, is assisting the family.  www.mullfh.com

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