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Emily Ruder Obituary

EMILY RUDER Emily B. Ruder, 40, of Lansdale, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 16, 2013. Born August 25, 1972 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of Michael and Donna Lynn (Roman) Ruder, of Lansdale. Emily was employed as a Toll Collector with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for over 15 years. Her hobbies included traveling, especially to the beach, and caring for her pug, Franklin. Generous to a fault, Emily will be remembered for her care and generosity to all. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Barlow S. McMasters; her close, beloved companion, William J. Wallace; son, Branden B. McMasters; brothers, David R. Ruder of Collegeville, and William S. Ruder and his wife, Elizabeth, of East Greenville; her aunt, Carol Ann Ferrero and her husband, Joseph, of Montana; her niece, Amanda; nephew, Michael; and cousins, Beth Ann Shick and her husband, Kenneth, of California, and Amy Mills and her husband, David, of Texas. Relatives and friends may call after 2:30PM Saturday, February 23 at St. John's UCC, 500 W. Main St., Lansdale, 19446, followed by the Memorial Service at 4PM. Interment will be private. For those desiring, contributions may be made in Emily's memory to St. John's UCC, address above. Arrangements are by Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale.

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Published by The Reporter from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2013.

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bill wallace

June 9, 2013

I will never forget you sweetie i love you forever. Thank you for mom, dad,and Brandon love your best friend and forever ompanion and lover BILLY

Mary Diamond

March 2, 2013

You will always be in my heart Emily.

Charlotte Cooke

February 22, 2013

Donna, words can not express how sorry I was to hear about Emily's passing. Know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Linda Vandegrift

February 21, 2013

Donna, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, in this time of sorrow. Emily was a beautiful person and so very loving. May she rest in peace. God Bless You All. Hugsssss

Ken Wiggs, Jr.

February 18, 2013

Rest in Peace Emily

Tina Bickert / Schafte

February 18, 2013

I am so sorry to the Loss of a Best~Friend of mine, growing up!! She is a beautiful young Woman that was taken to soon, No longer suffering in pain!! R.I.P. Our precious Angel Emily Ruder!! My thoughts & Prayers go out to her Beautiful Family & Friends!! One day we will meet up in heaven again!! Love ya & miss you my long lost friend!! Tina<3 XOXOXO

February 18, 2013

Bear, missing you dearly, loving you always, forever in my heart. Love Sticks
X O X O X O

February 18, 2013

We miss you mommy. Love "The Pugs"

February 18, 2013

Emily, forever in our hearts. Mom & Dad

Carol Ann & Joe Ferrero

February 17, 2013

Emily, We will miss you dearly.

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