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Ruth Englehart Obituary

Ruth Ann Englehart Ruth Ann Englehart went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2013 after a prolonged illness while at the Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. Ruth Ann was born on September 3, 1942 in Palmerton, Pa and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Marion Richards. Ruth Ann lived in Springfield, Delaware County for most of her life before she and her husband Lee, moved to Tel Hai Retirement Community 3- years ago. She was a graduate of West Chester State College where she majored in music and then taught in public schools before she became a music teacher at Delaware County Christian School. She enjoyed teaching at DCC so much but after 9 years her teaching career was cut short because of illness. Ruth Ann's passions were serving the Lord, family and music. She had a bright, bubbly and outgoing personality that made her engaging to others. Before the onset of her illness many years ago, skiing, swimming and hiking were her favorite past times. Survivors: her husband Lee Englehart, sons Steven and wife, Marie and Kris and wife, Jackie; six grandchildren; Corey, Casey, Dylan, Caroline, Christina and Catherine. A brother, David Richards and niece, Stevi, reside in Wisconsin. Services: A celebration of Ruth Ann's Life AND Praise for the Lord will be held at the Christian Fellowship Church located at 758 Spruce Road in New Holland, Lancaster County, Pa., Saturday, March 16, 2013. The family will receive friends prior to the 10:30 AM service. In lieu of flowers: memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Ruth Ann to the Tel Hai Care Retirement Community Assurance Fund, PO Box 190, Honey Brook, Pa. 19344-0190. Arrangements: by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa. For additional information and online condolences: please visit www.thelabsfh.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2013.

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Her Niece Stevi

March 15, 2013

Aunt Ruth Ann was a truly wonderful person and inspirational Christian. I will always remember her cheerful smile, hearty laugh, and endearing personality. We will very much miss her but know she is in a better place and that we'll meet again. She now sings with the choirs of angels as only she can! May she rest in peace ;)

Her Brother David

March 15, 2013

Ruth Ann was a devoted Servant of the Lord who endured many challenges and is now with God and our parents. She will be greatly missed.

Susan Wolf Duko

March 12, 2013

My sincerest sympathies. I remember listening to Ruth Ann's beautiful voice in Hancock's choir growing up. So sorry for you loss. My prayers are with your family.

March 10, 2013

Mrs. Englehart was my music teacher in Green Ridge Elementary School in Aston. We met again many years later at CCMC. I adored her! May she share her wonderful music with the angels above, one of whom she is now. God Bless her and her loved ones !

Dick & Ruthie S.

March 10, 2013

We will miss Ruth Ann's welcoming and friendly personality here, but no one more than you, Lee. We pray that our caring Shepherd will give you peace and comfort as only He can. With sincere sympathy.

Mary Jo Nath

March 10, 2013

Hi I seem to remember working for the Englehart family a while back. I was sadden to of Mrs. Englehart's passing. My condolences to her family. I worked with Western Medical Services.

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