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Ruby Sotdorus Obituary

Ruby J. Sotdorus
Glen Rock
Ruby J. (Brillhart) Sotdorus, 86, died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at her home. She was the wife of Calvin A. Sotdorus, with whom she celebrated a 61st wedding anniversary on June 30, 2017.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2018 at St. Paul's (Dub's) UCC Church, 1958 Dub's Church Road, Hanover, with Rev. Larry M. Estepp and Rev. Philip Nace, officiating. Viewings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Geiple Funeral Home, Inc., 53 Main Street, Glen Rock, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Sotdorus was born October 3, 1931 in Manheim Township and was a daughter of George D. and Virgie I. (Becker) Brillhart.
She was a graduate of Codorus Township High School in the class of 1949 and was a secretary with the former Sotdorus Motor Company, Glen Rock for many years, retiring in 1993. Prior to that she had worked at the former Murphy's 5 & 10 and with Lana Lobell in Hanover.
She was a life member of St. Paul's (Dub's) UCC Church and of the Austin L. Grove American Legion Post #403 Ladies Auxiliary, Glen Rock.
She also leaves, two daughters, Susan E. Bartell (Doug) of New Freedom and Stacey E. Wueschinski (Ed) of New Oxford; was "Mam" to four grandchildren, Justin Sotdorus, Nick Bartell (Nicki Graham), Joshua Wueschinski (Emily), Jared Wueschinski; and two great-grandchildren, Chandler and Anna; and by a brother, Ross H. Brillhart (Doris) of New Oxford; and by nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Calvin A. "Junie" Sotdorus, Jr.; by a sister and three brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's (Dub's) UCC Church, 1958 Dub's Church Road, Hanover, PA 17331 or to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Austin L. Grove American Legion Post #403, 4035 Manchester Street, Glen Rock, PA 17327.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the Deanie Taylor King Personalized Home Care, Red Lion for the excellent care that they showed to Ruby.
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Published by York Daily Record on Feb. 24, 2018.

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John Russell

February 27, 2018

So sorry to hear about Ruby. My condolences to the family, very fond memories of Ruby and Calvin.

rod & sue rager

February 27, 2018

sue and stacy, so sorry to hear about your mom's passing, she was a great lady, always enjoyed being with her up at the wood lot and various other functions. our prayer and thoughts are with you

Kimberly Bell

February 24, 2018

May your light shine forever ,you will be missed.

Kimberly Bell

February 24, 2018

Sue,Stacy,families,Mr.sotdoures am sorry for your loss.I have such fond memories of ruby.We would see each other time to time and talk like we haven't loss contact of from years ago.May her memories be cherished as she was very loved.she will rejoice in being with her loved ones who waited for her at those heavenly gates to welcome her with open arms.

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