Ruth Gafford

Ruth was a dedicated member of the alumni association. She will be missed.

Many years ago our parents visited with Ruth and family. We had picnics and many times we would go to watch the Miss America contest together. As children and young adults we visited with Roger, Scott and Neal while parents talked. I will miss Mrs. Gafford and I am sure our mother will also. They were great nurses and very good friends. Peace be with you and your family.

Neal and Scott
I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved your mom, my Aunt Ruth, and looked at her as my personal hero. Over the past fourteen years, since my husband and mother passed away, I did not get down to PA as often as I used to when my mom was alive, but when I did, I tried to make time to visit my Aunt Ruth. She proudly showed me her bedroom wall filled with Christmas cards of mine she had framed. Last January I visited and took her some old photos of her which I found while...

The Florence Nightingale Pledge
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my...

Enjoyed meeting Ruth at Westminster Village.
I will miss her waiting for me to bring the daily
chronicles. Sending my condolences to her family.

To the Family of Ruth Gafford:

Please accept our most sincere condolences for the loss of Ruth. Blessings and prayers to your family at this time. May she Rest In Peace.

Theda Lewis and Cynthia Lewis-Hart, South Carolina

To Ruth's Family I wish to express my condolences on her passing. I've known Ruth for years as she was the nurse in Wolf Elementary & Wolf Jr High School and worked closely with my Mother who was secretary. May she rest in peace. You will be in my prayers.

Sandie Stutzman