Ruth Louise Swartz

Ruth Louise Swartz, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2003. She was the wife of Richard L. Swartz of York. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary on October 18th. The daughter of the late Jesse C. and Estella (Smeltzer) Hoffman, she was a graduate of Marjorie Webster Junior College, Washington, D.C., and retired from Mid-Hill Supply Company which she co-owned with her husband. She was active in the Christian Women's Club (affiliated with Stonecraft Ministries) and was in charge of special features and many times played pre luncheon music with her keyboard. She also used her talent in bringing her keyboard weekly to the various retirement homes throughout York and special occasions when called on. Her ministry reached many lives and will be sadly missed by friends and loved ones. She was a member of Theta Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, and was a member of York Alliance Church and active in the Alliance Women involved with missions around the world. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Swartz is survived by a daughter, Vicki A. Swartz and grandson, Derek of York; and a son, Timothy J. Swartz and his wife Chauncey and grandsons, Jesse and Logan of Soguel, Calif. She was preceded in death by a brother, Henry L. Hoffman. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at York Alliance Church, 501 Rathton Road, with Pastors Timothy Shuey and Steven Mack officiating. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Church. Private burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Baumeister, Orcutt & Small Mortuaries, Inc., South Queen at Jackson Street is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the York Alliance Church, 501 Rathton Road, York, PA 17403.