May God bless you and your...
Five years have gone by already and I still miss you very much. You were one of my dearest friends.
Barry E. TRACY
June 14, 2025


Reading, Pennsylvania
1933 - 2020
Ruth Naomi (Ruthie) Epler, 86, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, June 17th, at her residence. Ruth was born in Reading, PA on August 28, 1933, a daughter of the late Irma M (Ruth) and Preston D Epler. Ruthie graduated fro Reading High School in 1951. She earned a masters degree in teaching from...
Read MoreFive years have gone by already and I still miss you very much. You were one of my dearest friends.
Barry E. TRACY
June 14, 2025
Still missing Ruthie after these three years. She was an awesome friend and greatly appreciated. With love.
Barry E. TRACY
June 14, 2023
I just learned of Ruthie's passing. I grew up across the street from her and she was my favorite person on the block...hands down!! My mother remained her neighbor for many more years after I left the nest and I would see Ruthie on my visits to mom. As a child, she used to give me cuttings from her plants in her support of my love for all things botanical. It didn't make me a popular 10-year-old boy to have such a passion and Ruthie certainly eased the pain of not fitting in. I am lighting a...
Kerry Gilliams
August 07, 2021 | Other
Miss you, my very dear friend, Ruthie. We met when I was stationed in Reading in 1985 and enjoyed so many good times together visiting historical and other sites over the years. Spending time with Ruthie was always something I eagerly looked forward to. You are deeply missed !
Barry E. Tracy
July 12, 2020 | Friend
I will miss talking with you about our family history and the many memories that you have shared with me through the years. God's peace to you.
Cyndi and Ted Kowalski
June 25, 2020 | Family
Ruth was a mentor when I was a girl.She led my group of camp fire girls, that nurtured my love of Mother Nature
Barbara Sweigart
June 22, 2020 | Friend
Rest in peace, Ruthie. I know you will be missed by many, especially your dear friends Maureen Bernard and Mary Ann Focht.
Richelle Angstadt & Pat Balthaser
June 21, 2020 | Acquaintance
Ruth Epler was my geography teacher at Southern. I enjoyed her classes. She made them interesting. She also assisted the gym teacher with track after which she played tennis with friends and I. In later years, we spent many times at Camp Adahi hiking, canoeing and playing ping pong. She was a treasure of information about nature and history of Pandora Park. She will be missed and her memory continue.
Carol Hoffmaster
June 21, 2020 | Student
Neighbor to my family for over 50 years. Ruthie, you and my mom spent years and years sitting on the front porch. Thanks for being such a good friend.
Lynn Weller DeAcosta
June 21, 2020 | Friend