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Ruby A. (Billman) Owens, 80, of Slatington, died Friday, May 13, 2011 in the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mahoning Township, Carbon County. She was the wife of the late Thomas G. Owens. Born in Tamaqua, September 15, 1930, Ruby was the daughter of the late Jacob and Zula (Heisler) Billman. She was employed as a sewing machine operator at the former Clyde Shirt Co. in Northampton and Ambro Fashions in Neffs for 20 years before retiring. She was of the Protestant faith. Survivors: Daughter, Jody M. Beck and her husband, Lee of Bowmanstown; step-son, Jerry T. Owens and his wife, Suzi of Tioga; sister, Pearl A. Leiby of Bowmanstown; grandchildren, Kerri D. Rehus of Annapolis, Maryland, Sarah J. Beck of Palmerton, Matthew L Beck and his wife, Krystal and their son, Owen Thomas all of East Stroudsburg; predeceased by a grandson, Jared L. Beck and seven siblings. Service: Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville with the Rev. Dr. David Charles Smith officiating. Family and friends may pay the respects from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Union Cemetery, Slatington. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of Donors Choice c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
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May 18, 2011
With sadness I learned of Ruby's passing. I wish to extend to you my sympathy and let you know that my thoughts are with you. I thank Pearl for contacting me during her illness. My last visit to Ruby was during the later half of this past winter, and I shared with her how thankful I was to be friends with her and Tom. They left me with memories, of which I want to share two with you. One is "colonial apples" as Tom called them. There has never been an apple that approached the character and flavor of his apples. To this day, my first son recalls "special apples" from the Owens family. The second memory is of three chesnut trees cut down by PPL, of which the trunks, thanks to Ruby thinking of me, the woodcrafter, are being made into crafts in my woodwork "shop". It was so kind of her to call me to take the trees. If there is anything you her family wish for me to make from the wood, please contact me. I can make suggestions if you would like - perhap, for example - a wooden box or shelf to contain or display a religious item in her church.
May Ruby's memory be a blessing to you her family and friends.
Harry Berger MD
May 16, 2011
Dear Jody and Family, Its very hard to put into words what is in my heart right now so I would just like to leave you with this poem from my mom. No tears, please, as I close my eyes on this life's day. I'm not gone far I'm just a thought away. Although my voice you can no longer hear, my face no longer see there is no death you know while there is love and memory. God give you peace as you go thru this difficult time. Love, Karen
maria vlossak
May 15, 2011
Jody,Lee,Kerri,Sarah,Matt- I am so sorry for your loss. Nana was a very special lady and I will miss her ! My thoughts and prayers are with you all !
The Reverend Doctor David Charles Smith
May 15, 2011
My deepest sympathy and Christian love to the entire family at this time of loss and grief. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer you comfort and hope in the days ahead.
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