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Kathleen Ruder Obituary
Kathleen (Kirkhuff) Link Ruder, 63, of Upper Saucon Township, died Saturday, June 14, 2008 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Allan Ruder. Born in Allentown on May 30, 1945, she was the daughter of Constance (Dullenkopf) Kirkhuff of Hope, N.J. and the late James Kirkhuff. Kathy owned and operated Pennewells Flower Shop, Coopersburg and assisted her son when she combined her flower shop with Andys Flower Shop which is now run by her son, Tom, known as Andys & Pennewells Flower Shop, Hellertown. Survivors: Sons, Thomas R. Link and his wife, Dana A., of Hellertown, Philip A. Link of Wilmington, Del.; brother, William Kirkhuff of Hope, N.J.; sister, Martha Vincent of Mountainhome; three grandchildren, Kaitlin, Amanda, Melissa. She was predeceased by a son, Joshua C. Link. Services: Family and friends are invited to call noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown, with the memorial service at 1 p.m. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: www.heintzelmanfh.com. Contributions: Memorials in her name to the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002.
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Barb & Ed Zakszeski
June 20, 2008
Tom, Phillip & family,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.
Don & Donna (Engler) Smith
June 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Tommy, Philip and your family - we will miss Kathy. Kathy was a fun loving spirit and I especially remember two things about your Mom. My sister & I went and danced in one of Kathy's classes when she attended Moravian College and Kathy also helped me write a huge paper in 6th grade when I couldn't get the paper started. We worked all night and I ended up getting an A! (Thanks to your Mom). She was a smart lady and we will all miss her!
Gail & Bob Clark
June 16, 2008
Dear Phil, Tom & Family
Our sympathy and thoughts are with you and your loved ones at this difficult time.
Our favorite memory of Kathy, is sitting together at the Little League field and watching you and Bobby play baseball.
Cherish the memories.
Sincerely,
Gail & Bob
Carrie Kane
June 16, 2008
Phil and Tom- I am very sorry for your loss! Kathleen always made me laugh when I saw her. She had a great spirit and was a very special woman. I'm glad to have worked her, even if it was only a few visits!
Susan Link
June 15, 2008
Kathy was my first friend in Pa, she helped me move, she was a constant source of fun and laughter. She shared her family and life with my children and me. She will be missed by many, but especially by me because she was a true friend. We got through some hard times together and I will miss her til the day that I die.
Frank Bodor
June 15, 2008
My Deepest Sympathy to Tom and his family for the loss of his Mother.I remember her when she worked for Dillions.She always had a smile on her face when ever she would see you come in. She enjoyed the LVFA clambakes and when she would ride with me when I would plow the snow in the parking lot when Dillions was located just outside of Hellertown.RIP Kathy
Frank Bodor
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