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A lovely lady and a good friend on the Cedar Crest Board of trustees. We enjoyed working together.
Susan Hudgins
August 29, 2022 | Friend
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Ruth Rodale Spira
Allentown, Pennsylvania
1928 - 2019
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Send FlowersCoopersburg resident Ruth Rodale Spira, Co-Founder and Co-Chairwoman of Lutron Electronics, died August 31st in Allentown, Pennsylvania, at the age of 90. Ruth was pre-deceased by her husband of 60 years, Lutron Chairman, Co-Founder, and Director of Research, Joel Spira, in 2015. Ruth was born on...
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My boss, a wonderful person. She would call me personally to thank me and to acknowledge my good work on special occasions.
Alberto Guzman
May 06, 2020 | Coworker
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I was privileged to know the Spiras from my work at Purdue University where Joel served on the board and then at Lehigh University. I remember fondly good times at their Coopersburg home and still use Ruth's cookbook which she gave to me. The passing of a wonderful era. Sincerest condolences to Susan and the family.
Christine Smith
September 08, 2019 | Tampa, FL
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I met Mrs. Spira when I worked at Merchants Bank in Coopersburg. She was on of my favorite customers. We had many interesting conversations over the years. A true lady. Godspeed.
Joan Walko
September 04, 2019 | Allentown, PA
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To the Spira Family,
I am so sorry to read about your mother's passing. She was the Matriarch of Lutron.
I have such fond memories of your mother and father. I will always love the way he called her Ruthie. I can remember all the clambakes and Christmas parties, she was always by his side. I remember one time in the 70's they went to Paris and she brought the three line leaders; me, Terri Plusar and Barb Queen perfume back. I was thrilled by her thoughtfulness. I remember one...
Gladys Kahler
September 04, 2019 | Allentown, PA
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To the Spira Family,
I am so spry to hear about your mother's passing. She was the Matriarch of the Lutron Family. I have fond memories of all the clambakes and Christmas parties. She was always by your father's side. I remember one time after a trip to Paris, Mrs. Spira surprised the three line leaders of the production plant; myself, Terri Plusar and Barb Queen with perfume. I was so thrilled that she would think of us. One of the last big galas was when Mr. Spira was inducted...
Gladys Kahler
September 04, 2019 | Allentown, PA
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To the grieving Spira Family,
I am so sorry to read about your mother's passing. She was the matriarch of Lutron.I csn remember all the clambakes and Christmas parties I attended and she was aslways by your father's side. I remember one of their trips to Paris she brought us three line leaders myself, Terri Plusar and Barb Queen perfume back as gifts. I felt so thrilled that she thought of us. One of the last big events was Mr. Spira's induction into the Smithsonian, going through...
Gladys Kahler
September 04, 2019 | Allentown, PA
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Ruth and I became friends when we were both on the Cedar Crest College Board of Trustees. She was always so insightful on the myriad of issues the board addressed but presented her ideas with grace and understanding. She advised me on various issues I faced as board chair. Loved her delightful personality and was always impressed with her knowledge and background. What a woman!
My regards and sympathy to the whole family. You were fortunate to have her.
Sue Hudgins
Sue Hudgins
September 04, 2019 | Myrtle Beach, SC
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Gladys Kahler
September 04, 2019 | Allentown, PA
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