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