Ruth Hitz Obituary
Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Henry C. and Dorothy A. (Wenger) Heagy. Ruth was a 1965 graduate of Annville-Cleona High School and worked alongside her husband as they owned and operated Hitz Farm Market. She was a member of Fontana Chapel where she was a Sunday school teacher, enjoyed baking, and volunteered in the sewing group at Hebron United Methodist Church in Lebanon.
In addition to her husband Robert, she is survived by two daughters Rebecca, wife of Tad Barnhart, and Rochell "Shelly" Hitz; four grandchildren Katelyn, wife of Jordan Copenhaver, Caleb Barnhart, Benjamin Barnhart and wife Sarah, and Joy Barnhart; six great-grandchildren Trinity Copenhaver, Charity Copenhaver, Liberty Copenhaver, Josiah Copenhaver, Blaire Barnhart, and Mallory Barnhart; four sisters Della, wife of Carl Grubb, Elva, wife of Walt Allen, Thelma, wife of Tom Sidebotham, and Alice" Skeet", wife of Jay Fittery; six brothers Glenn Heagy and wife Carol, Edward Heagy and wife Geraldine, Lynwood Heagy and wife Valerie, Nelson Heagy and wife Joanne, Luke Heagy and wife Carol, and Sam Heagy and wife Jean. Ruth was preceded in death by a brother David Heagy.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am from Fontana Chapel, 22 Fontana Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042. There will be no viewing or visitation prior to the service at the Church. A light lunch will be provided following the service in the social hall where friends and family can visit Ruth's family. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fontana Chapel in her memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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The Staff of Kreamer Funeral Home
December 9, 2025
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