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Ruth E. Leiby
Ruth E. Leiby, 94, of New Tripoli, formerly of Slatington, passed away April 1, 2008 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Edgar L. Leiby. Born in Dotters Corner, she was the daughter of the late Cora (Serfass) Edwards. Ruth was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Slatington. Survivors: Daughter, Nancy and her husband, George Billig, of New Tripoli; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Dallas and his wife, Jean Edwards, of Slatington. Ruth was predeceased by a daughter, Doris Mosteller, in 2007. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2008, Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington. Calling hour 10-11 a.m. in the funeral home. Contributions: St. Johns Lutheran Church, c/o the funeral home.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 2, 2008.

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Beverly & Wilson Putt

April 6, 2008

To the family:
So sorry we were unable to get to the funeral service.
We were neighbors of Edgar & Ruth at 837 Main Street in Slatington for a time and they both were very kind to us and our children.
We were sad to learn that her daughter, Doris, had passed away before her.
We exchanged Christmas cards and Ruth has been in touch with us for many years since we moved to Cherryville in 1962.
She lived a long life and will be remembered.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all.

Rick, Michele & Patrick Herman

April 5, 2008

Our sincere sympathy goes out to Memmy Ruth's entire family. She will always be known as Memmy Ruth to us, God bless her, she was a sweet soul. Denny,Deb, David, Jodi and Lori and Cindy & Joe, I know this is hard so soon after Doris' passing, but she's with her daughter now once more where there is no suffering, just love and eternal peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.

Nancy & Oscar Kleinsmith

April 2, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy and George and also your Families.

Rusty Hadesty

April 2, 2008

Was just thinking of Ruth the other day and how she was, now I know she is fine and with the Lord. Sincere sympathy,

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