Ruth M. Haydt

Ruth M. Haydt 91 of Towamensing Twp. Kunkletown, PA, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Scenic View Personal Care Home in Palmerton, PA. Ruth was the loving wife of the late Paul D. Haydt who preceded her in death on February 21, 2024. She was born in Kunkletown, PA on July 26, 1934, daughter of the late James and Adelaide (Meckes) Burger. Ruth had worked as a supervisor for Scotty's Fashions in Kresgeville and Lehighton, PA for many years, until retiring. She was a member of Jerusalem United Church of Christ in Trachsville, PA She was also a member of the Towamensing Twp. Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary in Trachsville, PA. She enjoyed baking and cooking for family get togethers. She also enjoyed sewing. Ruth blessed us with understanding, care and gracious love. As a mother, she was a reliable source of strength and support for her family. We have been blessed with the presence of Ruth in our lives. She will be deeply missed by her children: Lonnie Haydt and spouse Nancy of Kunkletown, PA, Glenn Haydt of Kunkletown, PA, Paula Gower and spouse Roger of Effort, PA, Cliff Haydt and spouse Tammy of Kunkletown, PA and Ross Haydt and spouse Lori of Kunkletown, PA. She was the loving grandmother to: Chad Shupp and spouse Amy, Heath Shupp and companion Missy, Joshua Haydt, Jennifer Haydt, Tyler Haydt and spouse Jaclyn, Bo Haydt and spouse Alexandria, Wade Haydt, Tori Haydt and companion Cameron and Colby Haydt. A great grandmother to: Emily, Brianna, Taylor, Morgan, Adalyn, Evelyn, Marilyn and Tate and great-great grandmother to Jettsyn. Ruth is also survived by her siblings: Millie Burger, Wesley Burger and Russell Burger and brothers-in-law: Frank Ryder, Raymond Carter and Richard Haydt, Eddie Arnold and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Faye Carter, Shirley Ryder, Nina Haydt, Elsie Arnold and James Burger Jr. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM, Friday, October 24, 2025, at Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA with Rev. Marion Johnson officiating. Family and friends are welcome to offer condolences on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 11 am until time of service at the funeral home. Ruth will be laid to rest next to her loving husband at Jerusalem Lutheran Cemetery in Trachsville, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made In Loving Memory of Ruth M. Haydt to Jerusalem United Church of Christ, 545 Church Road, Palmerton, PA 18071. Gower Funeral Home & crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA is entrusted with her arrangements. www.gowerfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ruth, please visit our floral store.