Obituaries
Ruth Ettner, 89
Ruth (Schlager) Ettner, 89, of Lancaster, passed away, Friday, January 08, 2010 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Helen C. (Kolb) and John P. Schlager. Ruth was the wife of the late Kenneth E. Ettner who died in May of 1986.
Ruth was employed at various places as a secretary. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Ruth is survived by a brother; Robert G. Schlager husband of Bonnie of Lancaster. And many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 4 sisters; Marie Darrenkamp, Claire Rice, Ann F. Schlager, and Kathleen Grassel. And 2 brothers; John K. Schlager, Donald L. Schlager.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 440 Saint Joseph St. Lancaster 17603 with Msgr. Thomas Smith as Celebrant. Family and friends will be received at the church before the service from 10-11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Assoc. 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603 or St. Joseph Catholic Church 440 Saint Joseph St. Lancaster 17603. Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King St. Lancaster 17602. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit snyderfuneralhome.com
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The Pabon Family
The children and I are sorry we cannot be there with you today. I really have a special place in my heart for Aunt Ruth and will miss her very much. After I married John and got to know her she reminded me of my maternal grandmother in some ways (who passed away when I was 17) and was someone we tried to visit whenever we were home. She taught me how to make Sand tart cookies and whenever I make them I will think of her. She was so good with my children when they were little. She came down to Bel Air, MD with Don and Mary to babysit for me many times so I could go to Dr. appts. or on preschool trips. She and our son Stephen had a very special bond. We just loved her so much.
Jan Schlager
