Ruth I. Herr, 87, formerly of Hemet, Ca., passed away Monday August 11 ^th , 2008 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. Born in Joliet, Ill., she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Tatro) Johnson. She was a graduate of Joliet Township High School, class of 1939. Ruth was married for 61 years to Harry M. Herr who passed away October 2003.

Mrs. Herr was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed gardening and listening to music, especially the Symphony Hymns. For many years Ruth and her husband enjoyed camping trips to different locations along with friends and neighbors. For approximately thirty years Ruth and her husband enjoyed attending the First Baptist Church of Hemet, Ca. For a short period of time Ruth enjoyed attending the Grandview United Methodist Church of Lancaster, Pa.

For the past eighteen months Mrs. Herr lived with her son Dale R. Herr and daughter-in-law Helen M. (Aldridge) Herr of Lancaster, Pa. Surviving in addition to Dale and Helen are two granddaughters, Shelly wife of Mike Medina, of Rialto, Ca., Deanne wife of Steve Curtis, of Camarillo, Ca., five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, one sister, Virginia Cagle, one brother, Harold Johnson, both of Hobart, Ind. Ruth was preceded in death by a sister, Elvera Simpson.

Interment will be in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Ca. Contributions may be made in Ruth's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, Pa. 17604. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, Inc., 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, Pa. 17543. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.