Ruth Ann Gingrich

Ruth Ann (Eberly) Gingrich, 86, of New Holland, PA, went to be with Jesus on November 10, 2026.

Ruth Ann was married for 65 years to Carl Gingrich, who survives. In addition, she is survived by daughters Cheryl Martin (Michael), Karen Gingrich, and Glenda Newswanger (Fred); granddaughters: Jasmine Stutzman (Mitchell), Lindsay Carson (Joshua), and Morgan Batson (Zachary); and great-grandchildren: Wilmer and Millie Stutzman, Harriet Carson, and Oaks Batson.

She was a member of Goodville Mennonite Church, where she was involved in the Sewing Circle, and was a chorister and pianist.

A talented seamstress, Ruth Ann made countless dresses and garments for family and friends. She enjoyed learning new crafts including fabric projects, making dolls from fabric or porcelain, painting animals on rocks, and more. She enjoyed spending time with her family, creating beautiful quilts and wall hangings, and traveling. Travels included a trip out West, mission trip to Peru, serving with Mennonite Disaster Service, roads trips with her daughters, and many bus trips. She had a good sense of humor, and was a competitive player of Scrabble, and word or memory-based games.

Past employment included the Blue Ball Sewing Factory, and Automatic Timing & Controls in Blue Ball, but most significant was the Old Country Store in Intercourse. Her knowledge of quilting and her willingness to share ideas and instruction made her a favorite among customers. She became Assistant Manager and taught numerous quilting classes during her years at the store. She was the co-creator of the Amish Nativity pattern book. She also created many sample projects to inspire customers. She retired at the Old Country Store after 30 years in 2018.

Carl & Ruth Ann moved to Garden Spot Village in 2023. The family wishes to thank the staff at Garden Spot Village, particularly those in the Springwood skilled nursing household and social workers for their love and support of Ruth Ann.

She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Celestine (Sauder) Eberly. She was preceded in death by siblings, Eugene, Clair, and Doris Eberly, and four stillborn siblings Velma, Darlene, Dale and Joyce.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Garden Spot Village. Family visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Weaverland Church, and from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Friday prior to the service at Garden Spot Village. Private burial will be held at Goodville Mennonite Church the convenience of the family. To send an online condolence to the family, visit www.GroffEcknroth.com Arrangements by the Groff High Funeral Home, New Holland, PA