Ruth J. Barrick

1935 - 2025

Ruth J. Barrick

July 25, 1935 - August 19, 2025

Ruth Joanlee (Raudabaugh) Barrick, 90, formerly of Enola, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg. She was born on July 25, 1935 in Upper Frankford Township, Cumberland County to the late Leroy "Jim" and Geraldine "Peg" (Hoover) Raudabaugh.

Ruth lived in Upper Frankford Township most of her life. She was a longtime member of St. Mary's United Methodist Church in Bloserville. Her favorite place to be was outdoors. She loved working in her garden, which grew larger every year. Over the years she worked at various places; Troy Laundry, Roy Rodgers at the Plainfield turnpike rest stop, C.H. Masland, Erie Frequency/Murata, and cleaned several houses in the Carlisle area. Ruth was a very caring and outgoing person and loved to talk to everyone that she met.

She is survived by her son, Ronald E. (wife, Ruth Ann) Barrick of Salida, Colorado; two sisters, Ruby Calaman and Judy Bubb; three brothers: James, Danny and Mark Raudabaugh; one sister-in-law, Mary Barrick of Ponder, Texas, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Dale E Barrick; and one brother, Floyd "Buck" Raudabaugh.

A viewing will begin at 12:00 p.m., on August 25, 2025, followed by funeral services at 1:00 p.m., in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle with Pastor Jimmy Kincaid officiating. Burial will be at Westminster Cemetery, Carlisle. The family kindly requests no flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to her church or to Lifesong Hospice, Harrisburg. www.EwingBrothers.com.