Ruth Imbody Obituary
Born on May 11, 1930, in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Scholl) Imbody, Sr.
Following her formal education, Ruth worked as a sewing machine operator for Eagle Shirt and Star Systems.
Outside of work, Ruth enjoyed reading and completing word puzzles.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother: Charles Imbody, Jr.; sister: Anna Groh; nephew: Barry Groh; niece: Linda Krause; nephew-in-law: Richard Schaffer; and an aunt: Evelyn Beck.
Ruth will be lovingly remembered by two nieces: Barbara Schaffer and Theresa Groh; nephew Bob Krause; and five great-nephews: Steven, Brian, and Cory Schaffer, as well as Brandon and Justin Groh.
A viewing will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024, from 10:00am until the time of the funeral service, at 11:00am, at the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown, PA 18951.
Interment will be in Quakertown Union Cemetery.
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