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Ruth Ann VanZant

1944 - 2020

BORN

1944

DIED

2020

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Godfrey Funeral Home - Ocean City

809 Central Avenue

Ocean City, New Jersey

Ruth VanZant Obituary

Ruth Ann (nee Wichterman) On Dec. 1, 2020, Child of God and servant of Christ, left this world to go on to everlasting life. Ruth was born in Phila., to William and Caroline Wichterman (nee Kohnle). She grew up in the Burholme Section and attended Frankford High School. Serving others was a way of being for Ruth. She spent countless hours of time and love baking gifts. She spent her career as a nurse and was always very active church. Ruth worked to humbly teach Christ's love by example. Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, David; her sons David and Erik; grandchildren Cassidy and Luke; siblings Carolyn, Betty, and Fred; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends who love her and will miss her dearly. Services will be Saturday, Dec. 12 th at 2 P.M. at Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Fox Chase Cancer Center. For additional information and condolences to the family please visit: www.godfreyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Dec. 5, 2020.

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Carol Ann Zackey Donovan

December 6, 2020

Painful to see Ruthie“s passing. She fought a tough battle for years-bravely faithfully with kindness & positivity
Blessed to have had her as a friend since our high school days

Toni Presnall

December 5, 2020

David, I'm so sorry you lost Ruth. She was a wonderful Christian woman and friend. I hope you feel the peace just knowing she is with the Lord. Will be keeping you all in prayer. Love, Toni

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