Ruth Hackman

Not only did I enjoy the store but when my son passed she helped me so much in dealing with my grief. I will never forget her generosity..A very lovely lady who I know is in heaven...

Joe, Marcia and the Hackman Siblings,
We began way back when I (Arlene) had most of you in school. Our relationship with your parents, Ruth and Walter, was so special and grew very close as the years went by. Their relationship with the Lord was an encouragement to us. Your Mom always had a sweet spirit about her. Yes, she will be missed here but what a joy it will be to meet her in heaven. May you know His peace and daily presence in the days ahead.

I loved Ruth and her family and it's bookstore business impacted my life with positive hopeful faith. My childhood, teenage, and adult years were made better because of their work here on earth. I look forward to seeing her and Walter again someday when I pass on to glory too.

Dear Joe & Libby and rest of family,
Your mother was truly a "gem" and she was a faithful pilgrim of the Lord. I remember her kind and friendly greetings when I visited the store. Its been a long time since I meet her and your dad at the store on St. John's Street.
The surprise was to find out that we where distantly related. May you and your entire family be assured that she is with the Lord. My deepest sympathy and condolences. You are in my thought and prayers at this time. May...

We want to express our sympathies to the family. Larry and I have fond memories of your parents when we were newly weds, coming to Allentown and being part of Allentown Mennonite Church and a part of that adult Sunday School class. Your family met a lot to us.

We are so sorry for all that loved her so dearly, but happy for her. I am just seeing this, the morning of the services. Oh, how we would love to be there, but cannot. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your family is so very special to us. Our deepest sympathies. Love and hugs, Abe and Bonnie Sauder

Dearest Joe and Marcia, It is with a sad heart that Bill and I, along with James express our deepest sympathy for the great loss of a wonderful woman. Take comfort in knowing she now sits at the feet of Jesus our most precious Lord and Savior. God Bless you and keep you in His loving care and may He wrap you in His loving arms and give you His Peace. In our Prayers always,

Bill Eileen and James Leibensperger

Joe, Marcia, and family,
Many wonderful memories of Hackman's from little on up. She was a very beautiful woman and always enjoyed seeing her. She is home and welcomed with loving arms.
Thank you to your whole family for sharing her with so many lives that she had touched with her sweet welcoming smile.