Ruth Oberdorf, 71, of Paradise, PA, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024. She was born to the late Ivan and Virginia Hershey in Lancaster. Ruth dedicated 22 years of her life to serving as a pharmacy technician, where she thrived as the lead technician.

A vibrant soul with an unyielding love for the outdoors, Ruth was known for her love of animals, especially for horses, which she had and lived with for much of her life. She found joy in caring for her horses and always provided the utmost care for them. Ruth was also a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved the simple pleasures of the natural world. Feisty and unafraid, Ruth approached life with courage and determination, leaving a mark on all who knew her.

Her passions extended beyond her profession and her love for animals. Ruth found joy in indulging in Hershey chocolate, pursuing her hobbies of sewing and woodworking, and cherishing precious moments with her loved ones.

Ruth is survived by her beloved husband, Ken Oberdorf, her children Tammy Lembke (Tim), Nate Dommel (Tammy), and Sheri Albright (Eric), her stepchildren Paul Oberdorf and Andrew Oberdorf (Misty), eight cherished grandchildren, and her brothers Jay Hershey and Ray Hershey.

A celebration of Ruth's remarkable life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Bachman Snyder Funeral Home, 7 South Decatur Street, Strasburg PA, with visitation beginning at 3:00 PM and services commencing at 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to Harmony Hollow Equine at harmonyhollowequine.com .