Obituaries
Ruth Iva Steinbaecher, 78
Ruth Iva (Rinier) Steinbaecher, 78, of Manor Township, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and friend, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2012. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Harry J. Steinbaecher in 1987, along with seven brothers and three sisters.
Ruth was born February 11, 1934 in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Charles Alfred and Ruth (May) Rinier.
Ruth worked at Anderson Pretzel Bakery and Steinbaecher’s Hotel of Cabbage Hill. She was a great homemaker, loved to cook, and took pride in her family. She loved her farm, the goose, her dogs, enjoyed going to yard sales and helping anyone in need, but most of all she loved her family. She donated generously to many causes and organizations; St. John Neumann Guild was her favorite. At the time of her passing, she was residing at Brereton Manor, Washington Boro, where she received excellent care from the staff at Brereton Manor and Hospice of Lancaster County.
She leaves to cherish her memory, five children, Harry (Lisa Kling) Steinbaecher of Orwigsburg, Debby (Larry) Moore, of Quarryville, Michael (Sue Pixley) Steinbaecher, of Brownstown, Margaret (Delbert) Jordan, of York, Scott (Kathy) Steinbaecher, of Wrightsville, two sisters, Florence Smith, of Lancaster, Frances Sigman, of New Providence, three sister-in-laws, Pat Steinbaecher, of Washington Boro, Nola Rinier, of Bainbridge, and Helen Wood, of Lancaster, 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 10AM at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603. There will be a viewing Tuesday evening from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 441 N. George St. Millersville, PA. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604 or Human League of Lancaster, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send the family online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041
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Dear Mike and Family,
I’m sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. May the memories you have of
her live forever in your hearts. With sincere sympathy…
Carol Sears
To the Steinbaecher Family
May you find peace in God’s love with the passing of Ruth. Our prayers are with you.
Kim and Jim Yeaglin
Dear Harry
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mother Ruth. She is certainly in a much better place today then last week. If there is anything that Sally and I can do for you please let us know.
Barry & Sally Rutt
Dear Harry,Deb,Mike,Marge,Scott,and Families,
On tuesday night after we left the viewing we went to eat at the Barn Door. We talked about seeing you guys again and that we were sad of the circumstances but we remembered all the fun we had at the Farm and how it was there that Bill and I met. Your Mom and Dad were so cool to put up with us kids and all of our craziness. We will always remember them. You are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Love
Bill and Marilyn
Debbie & Larry and loved ones, Our hearts and sympathy are with you in this time of loss. We are here for you.
Cecil&Tami Dilley & June
Harry and family, so sorry to see your mothers passing. She was a great person, hold on to the great memories. We all loved THE FARM.
Bob Hoover
Harry, Debby, Michael, Margaret, Scott, and families
I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Hold on to and cherish the memories. Your mother was a very special lady. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Mike Hoover
Harry, Mike, Margaret, and Family,
I’m sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. Please accept my sincere sympathy…
Bob Fornwalt
LARRY AND DEBBY MOORE
OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU ON THIS VERY SAD TIME IN YOUR LIFE,
LOVE
MOM MOORE AND LEO
It has just been two weeks since the passing of our mother and I just wanted to say to the rest of my siblings. Good Night God Bless and Love you all the way!
Margie
