Dear Jeff and William,
Everyone at Shumaker Williams is sincerely saddened by the news of Ruth’s passing.
The following is a message that was sent to all employees today:
"It is with heavy heart that I must report of the passing of Ruth Courtney.
Ruth first worked with our Firm as a law clerk, commencing May 21, 1990, and then as an Associate effective September 9, 1991. She left us for two years (’93 – ’95) to work for a firm in Lancaster and then returned in 1995 until currently. She was highly intelligent and respected in the banking mergers and acquisitions field. She became a Class B shareholder.
During the last 10 years she struggled mightily, battling cancer, but always responded willingly and with a good nature to requests for her participation in a project.
She "lived for her son William" whom many of us have had the pleasure of seeing grow into a fine young man.   Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband, Jeff, and son, William."

We are sincerely sorry for your loss. She was a great woman, and we will all miss her.

Keith
Sincerely Yours,
Keith Clark, Chairman
Shumaker Williams, P.C.

Jeff and Will~~ We are here for you in your loss of a great fun loving Wife and Mother whom we will always remember in our thoughts. Life must go on and please call us so we can make to it less sorrowful.

Your friends;  Linda, Bob and Rob

Dear Jeff and William:

Words can not express how deeply sorry Jean and I are for your loss. Ruth will be missed terribly.

Throughout the years, Jean and I have valued and cherished Ruth’s intelligence, wisdom, character, kindness and thoughtfulness. We will sorely miss her kindness, commitment, humor and thoughtfulness. We will always keep Ruth’s memories held deeply within our hearts reminding us of how life should be lived.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With love and sympathy,
Jean and Tony Foschi

Dear Jeff and William,

Ruth’s friends at Kegel Kelin Almy & Grimm in Lancaster remember her fondly, and send our condolences to you and the rest of her family.  Ruth was very talented, and always upbeat, positive, friendly and sincere.  In short, she was a truly wonderful person.  During her time working with us, Ruth made many valuable contributions to our firm and its clients.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Warm regrads,

Howard Kelin
Kegel Kelin Almy & Grimm LLP
Lancaster, PA

Jeff, William and family
Though I’m an absentee cousin far away, your loss and our concern for you remains. There are no easy words to say or hear, only the wish that you have family and friends physically near you to be of comfort.
Rudy (and family in Thailand)

Jeff and William,

As cousins we grew up together and then we went our separate ways. The times we got together are always special … to share the laughter and joys and sorrows of being a family. It was so good to see you and Ruth at your Mom and Dad’s 60th wedding anniversary. No matter how much pain she was in, Ruthie always seem so stoic and at peace. She was a fine woman, mother, and friend to many.

It is with much love and sympathy we share your grief.

God bless you and keep Ruthie in His loving grace.
Bonnie & Frank

JEFF AND WILLIAM  OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT.
SALLIE & DAYNE BURROWS

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR LOVED ONE, RUTHIE.
BELIEVE SHE IS NOW IN THE LOVING PROTECTIVE ARMS OF GOD.
MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU.
JOY RODGERS SHUPP-DIETRICH

To my dear brother and nephew, Will:
I just read the obit; John Sullivan was kind enough to send it to me.  When I think of all of the joys and good times I shared with you and Ruthie, there are several events which come to mind.  I hope to share them with you on Saturday when I call in, to participate from Kentucky in Ruthie’s life celebration.  I look forward to being with my dear family on Thursday, when I arrive for a belated celebration of Ruthie’s life.  I loved my sister-in-law and didn’t tell her enough how much she meant to me. I hope I made up for early years of taking life for granted by telling her in the most recent years that I loved her, every time that I was with her.  Cancer robbed her of so much, but it never robbed her of her enjoyment of life. She continued to savor adventures and wonderful times with family and friends right up until the end.  I never really knew Ruthie the attorney, I only knew Ruthie my sister-friend.  I know she was a true professional, and her professional career was impressive, indeed, but her zest for living, her commitment to her family, and her compassion are what I will remember best.  I loved her, pure and simple. I enjoyed our talks, especially in the last few years, when her life became more fragile. She made me think, she made me a kinder person, and she made me appreciate all that I had. Thank you, Dear Ruthie, for the special gifts you gave me. And thank you, Jeff, for being the most insightful, patient, and loving caregiver I have ever known.  Will, you made your mother so very, very proud. Thank you for working so hard to show her all that you could do and be, probably knowing that her life would be cut short.  I have an amazing family and I love you all!

Love,
Donna

Jeff And William,
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John & Kathy Smith

Jeff
My deepest condolences on the loss of Ruthie.  May the Lord be with you and your family and bring you peace in this time of mourning just as he has brought Ruthie eternal peace.  

Donna’s friend John Sullivan

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  You are in my thoughts and prayers!
~ Angie (Shank) Myer

Dear Jeff and William:
I worked with Ruth years ago at Shumaker Williams.  Ruth’s humor, sense of irony and intelligence are what I remember when I think back to those days.  She was special.  Please accept my deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Kathy Morrison

Dear Jeff and William:
 
I went to law school with Ruth and I have met Jeff a few times and William when he was a wee lad. My husband is also Jeff and we had lots of great times with Ruth at school – she had that rare combination of great intelligence and great humor that was just awesome. I think I last saw Ruth at our 10 year law school reunion and it was great to see that she had not changed. It is unclear from the obit what she died from, but I sincerely hope that hers and your suffering was limited.  I am only sorry that I never got around to catching up with Ruth when I took a job in Lancaster a couple of years ago.  My sincerest condolences to you both.

Barrie B. Gehrlein, Esquire
bgehrlein.flanlaw@verizon.net    
Flanagan and DiBernardo, LLP
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444

Jeff and Will:

We just found out this evening that Ruth passed away.  Please accept our condolences and our deepest sympathy.  She was a great woman and will be missed.

Love,

The Mahoneys
Jim, Debra, and children