Ruth Miles Obituary
Ruth Ann Miles
On December 22, 2025, Ruth Ann Miles (nee Wachter) passed away at Casey House in Rockville, Md. She was born on May 28,1942 in Frederick, Maryland to her now late parents Bruce Wachter and Louise Wachter (nee Baker).
Ruth Ann worked alongside her husband William “Bill” Miles Jr. for many years as they owned and operated the Laurel Meat Market on Main Street in Laurel always with a smile on her face and a warm welcome to all that came to the market.
Ruth Ann is preceded in death by her late husband William “Bill” Miles Jr. and her son Christopher Scott Miles and is survived by her loving son Brian L. Miles Sr. and daughter-in-law Melinda Miles, she was a loving grandmother to Tricia Wills, Tony & Mayra Kreuger, Brian Miles Jr., Zack Miles and Christopher Miles. Loving sister to Bonnie Krammer (Chuck), Brucie Lindsey (Bruce), Mary Sue Patton (Tom), Norma Lee Fleming (and her late husband Howard).
Ruth Ann was the matriarch with a big heart and care giver to all. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved her family.
In lieu of flowers pleas consider a contribution in Ruth Ann’s memory to Casey House Hospice 6001 Muncaster Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20855 https://montgomeryhospice.org/donate-pg/
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