Ruth Mae Lilley

Ruth Mae Lilley, beloved wife and mother, 87, of Denver, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Faithful Living.

She was born in Blandon to the late Ephraim and Helen (Barlet) Rissmiller and was the wife of the late Irving W. Lilley, who passed away in 2015.

She was a member of Reformed Presbyterian Church, Ephrata. During her working years, Ruth worked as a food service manager. Ruth was known to be an excellent seamstress and in her free time, she enjoyed arts and crafts. She was an avid reader.

Ruth is survived by a daughter, Kristen Lilley Drake; four grandchildren, Alexis, wife of Michael Foss, Lindsey Drake, Philip, husband of Jennifer Drake, Kimberly Drake; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Eunice, wife of Ronald Zuck and a brother, James, husband of Nancy Rissmiller.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Miriam Rissmiller; a brother, Samuel Rissmiller and a sister-in-law, Mary Alice Rissmiller.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 11 AM, at Reformed Presbyterian Church, 21 E Locust St, Ephrata. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.