Ruth G. Burkhart

Ruth G. Burkhart, 94, of Ephrata, formerly of Reamstown, entered into the presence of her Lord on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Fairmount Homes. Her husband of 60 years, John H. Burkhart, preceded her in death in 2001.

Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late Barton and Elizabeth (Geigley) Good.

Ruth was a seamstress for the former Keystone Nightwear Co. She had also volunteered at Christian Aid Ministries and Re-Uzit Shop, Ephrata.

Surviving are three children: Shirley married to Paul Weaver, Denver; Wilmer G. married to Maryann Burkhart, East Earl; and John, Jr. married to Ann Burkhart, Akron; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Betty Jane Roland on September 4, three infant children: Dorothy Mae Burkhart, Donald Eugene Burkhart, Gloria Fay Burkhart; and seven siblings: Edna Good, Amos Good, Elizabeth Fox, Susanna Good, Isaac Good, Ella Mae Weaver, Edwin Good.

Her memorial service will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 129 Pleasant Valley Rd., East Earl with Pastor Larry Weber officiating. Friends will be received at the church on Monday from 10 – 11 a.m. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the adjoining cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted at www.groffeckenroth.com.