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Mary Ruth Bollinger, 86, of Westminster, peacefully passed after a recent stroke on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Born in Alesia, MD, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Myers and Ida Michael Myers. Growing up she was an active member of the Lutheran League Fellowship. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1947. She graduated from the University of Maryland and earned her Medical Secretary Certification and worked at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Sinai Hospital, Baltimore County Hospital and Carroll Hospital Center. She worked in Medical Records, the lab and as a phlebotomist. She also worked as a licensed realtor assisting her husband in development. She was a member of Crosswinds Church and had a long affiliation with Deer Park United Methodist Church, both in Westminster. She is survived by her husband of 65 years; George Abdiel Bollinger, daughter Joy (Judy) Bollinger and husband R. Harvey Mann, Jr., of Westminster, grandsons Adam Forrester of Tampa, FL and Chase Forrester living in Westminster and Tampa, FL; brothers Luther and Richard Myers and sister Doris Smith, all of Maryland, and sister Janet Stillman of Buffalo, NY. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son Gary George Bollinger who died in 1982 and brother Frank Myers who died in 2016. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main St., Westminster. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Deer Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to a church of your choice and sympathy cards may be mailed to P.O. Box 1682, Westminster, MD 21158.

Published by Carroll County Times on Mar. 17, 2017.
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I will always remember her kindness and her beauty...

Tina Bollinger

March 20, 2017

Mary Ruth, I love you. The memories you and I made will last me a life time. You were a great friend. Love, Madeline'

Joy, "George" and family, praying for you in the coming days. May God bless you with peace in your grief. Cherish the memories. Love, Madeline, Bob Jones, and Tracey Gist

Madeline Jones

March 17, 2017

Dear Richard and Family,
Richard, so sorry to learn that Mary Ruth has passed away. It appears she had a good life. May she now rest in peace.
In Sympathy,

Frank Wanken

March 17, 2017

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