Ruth Elaine Paul Maling

Ruth Elaine Paul Maling November 4, 1933 - August 28, 2011 Ruth Elaine Paul Maling, Ruth was born in Ridley Park, PA, the youngest child of William John and Cordelia Hoffert Paul. Ruth grew up in Norwood, PA and graduated from Glen-Nor High School, where she was a cheerleader, played basketball, volleyball and the marimba. Ruth cherished time in Avalon, NJ with her family and loved to travel abroad. She was loved by her many friends and was told that her smile lit up the room. Ruth worked part time for the Garnet Valley School District, was a member of the PTA and a longtime member of Elam United Methodist Church, Concord Twp. She was the sister of the late Cordelia, Edith, Dorothy and William. Survivors: Ruth is survived by her children Susan Zarbo (Larry) of Rocky Hill, CT, Sherry Weersing (Lee) of Thornton, PA, Leslie Lunsford (Gregg) of Fayetteville, GA, Glenn Maling (Dale) of North Canton, OH and Steve Maling (Sara) of Landenberg, PA; Ruth leaves 12 beloved grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; Ruth is also survived by her former husband William B. Maling. Funeral Service Sunday at 2 PM at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home, 5980 Chichester Ave., Aston Visitation 1 to 2 PM at the funeral home Burial Private In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's memory may be made to Elam United Methodist Church, 1051 Smithbridge Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342 or Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc. Hospice Services, 400 E. Marshall St., West Chester, PA 19380 Online Condolences www.nolanfidale.com