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Ruth B. Scheid, 84

September 01, 2024

Ruth B. Scheid, 84, of Lancaster died on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Lydia A Yellets-Peters. She was the loving wife of Harold E. Scheid. Ruth was a faithful member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church, Lancaster. A Homemaker, she cared deeply for her family and was a profound woman to all who knew her. She enjoyed gardening, doing crossword puzzles, and being around animals. Ruth was kindhearted and took the time to help anyone in need.

Surviving are three children, Richard Jr. husband of Sharon L., Timothy S. companion of Nancy and Tina M. wife of Charles, a stepson, as well as ten grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, as well as two sisters, Joanne S. Newcomb and Shirley S. Yellets. Preceding her in death are 3 children: William, Lois and Benjamin, thirteen sisters, a stepson and stepdaughter.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ruth’s funeral service at Sunnyside Mennonite Church, 337 Circle Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602 on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM. There will be a viewing at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow in Riverview Burial Park. Those desiring may send contributions in Ruth’s memory to Hospice & Community Care 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA, 17604.

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September 08, 2024

Ruth has been a dear dear friend and companion of mine for over 50 years. We spent many hours and many years together sharing SO MUCH laughter and joy and friendship together –  and even tears. We originally got together in my little white house by the junkyard back in the early 70’s and would have coffee and chitchat while the kids played in the living room. We spent many years attending our Circle of Love Bible study group and our Women’s Fellowship group at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church. We would share many experiences together throughout the years. The last few years I have missed our nearly daily walks of over 30 blocks round-trip into Lancaster City. We’d stop and get a bite to eat and a drink on the way home. We lost a lot of weight, felt tired by the time we got home, but also felt healthier and happy. We had a lot of fun together. (We started doing that when Damion was just about a year old and I’d push him in the stroller.) Ruth and I will get together again in our Heavenly Home and reminisce about our fun times here on earth.You were loved Ruthie Baby!!  I’ll be looking for you when I go Home!  May you now rest in the presence of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. ❤️ Your friend, Esther Lentz. 

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunnyside Mennonite Church
337 Circle Avenue
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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