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Ruth Louise "Lucy" (Lowe) Ruccius, 92, passed away
December 6, 2018, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Her husband, Frederick E. Ruccius Jr., passed away in 1988. Ruth Louise and Frederick were married on August 13, 1949.
Born in Catawissa, she was the daughter of the late First Lieutenant William Lowe and Freda (Roberts) Lowe.
A Schuylkill Haven High School graduate in 1944, Ruth attended both Penn State and Thomas Jefferson Universities. She was a medical technologist at Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia; Montgomery Hospital, Norristown, Pa.; and Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa.
Ruth Louise was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading. She was a member of the Board of Trustees at Muhlenberg College, was a leader for the Campfire Girls and was a member of the Elverson Garden Club.
Four children survive her: Frederick E. III, husband of Pearl Ruccius, Malvern; William L., husband of Janet
Ruccius, Houston, Texas; Ann L. Ruccius, Bethel; and Karen L., widow of DeRay Hobson, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren also survive her.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation, P.O. Box 49, Annandale, VA 22003.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be
expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
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December 13, 2018
I am truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to your family and friends. May the God of all comfort grant you peace and strength during this difficult time (Psalm 91:11).
~Maria M.~
Kathy Emery
December 13, 2018
Ann so sorry to hear about your mom. You and Karen are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roseann Lucas
December 12, 2018
Ruth you will be dearly missed, you were a great lady
December 11, 2018
Our condolences from her cousins, Gary, Wayne, Sandra, Jim, Jack, Lorraine, Ken, and families.
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