James "Jim" Ruth Sr., 84, of Lititz died on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Hopeland , he was the son of the late Warren and Jennie Ellmaker Ruth. Jim was the loving husband of Velma Lee (Willis) Ruth, and they shared 63 beautiful years of marriage together.

He worked for Warfel Construction, Lancaster, where he dedicated over 41 years of his life to carpentry. A quiet man with a strong heart and soul, he had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and enjoyed landscaping. Jim loved hunting in Perry County, and fishing with one of his fondest fishing spots being Hammer Creek, Lititz. Jim was always enthusiastically cheering for his favorite sports teams which included the Warwick Warriors, Penn State Football and Wrestling, as well as the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies.

Surviving in addition to his wife; Velma, is a son; James Jr. husband of Patti Ruth, two grandchildren, Ashlee fiancé of Josh, Mitchell husband of Allie, three great grandchildren, Karralynn, Ezra, and Luke; as well as two brothers, Warren Ruth, and Fred husband of Jean Ruth. Preceding him in death was a sister, Winnie Fink.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jim's Memorial Service at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 3:00 PM. There will be a time of visitation with the family from 2:00 PM until the time of service.