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Ruth Y. Spacht, 91

January 15, 2021

Ruth Y. Spacht, age 91, of Lititz, PA passed away on January 15, 2021, at Moravian Manor. She was born and raised in Lititz, the daughter of the late Wilson and Martha Young Steely, and also predeceased by her sister, Cressie. She was proud to have lived her entire life in Lititz. Having graduated from Lititz High School, class of 1947, she went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1950.

She was the wife of R. William (Bill) Spacht. They were married on September 15, 1951, and she shared her life with him for 69 years. Her first priority was always her family and working side by side with Bill.

Her nursing career included being the Lititz Community Nurse, a substitute school nurse at Warwick School District, Lititz as well as Brownstown Vocational Technical School, and on several occasions served as Lancaster County Court nurse. What she loved most was putting her nursing skills to use accompanying her friends to the hospital when they had their babies.

In addition to raising a family, she also worked many years beside her husband in their furniture store and funeral home businesses.

Ruth was also a member of the Lititz Women’s Club, Past President of the Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 56, Lititz, and served on the board of the Lititz Historical Foundation for thirty years, volunteering many hours at the museum. She loved reading, cooking, playing cards, and had a flair for fashion. She also loved watching football and hosted many Superbowl parties, as she loved planning parties for any occasion. Ruth enjoyed spending many summers with her family at their vacation home in Stone Harbor, NJ.

She was a loving mother to her two daughters, Susan J. Spacht (Calvin Schenkel) of Pottstown, PA, and Carol A. Enarson (Cam Enarson) of Chapel Hill, NC. She is also survived by two grandsons, Ted Enarson (Carly) of Raleigh, NC, and David Enarson of Santa Monica, CA, as well as a great-grandson Callaway Enarson. In her words, her children and grandchildren were “the loves of her life”.

Ruth is also survived by seven nieces and nephews.

Private Services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Lititz, and the Spacht Snyder Funeral Home, Lititz, with interment at Machpelah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ruth’s memory to the Ralph M. Spacht Founders Fund of the Lititz Rec Center, 301 W. Maple St., Lititz, PA 17543.

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January 30, 2021

Carol and Susan and families,
so sorry to hear about your moms passing. Caught me by surprise. It seems like I just saw her when she called and asked if I wanted tha stuffed penguin that my mom had made for her years ago. We made them together. She was a dear friend of my moms, Evelyn Kassees. So I knew her from that. Plus after my mom’s death she would call and ask Mia about teaching her to make grape leaves. I am so sorry that never happened. But I did take her some woods. You may know my husband Larry from high school. He wanted me to send his condolences as well. Your mom was a really kind and beautiful lady. Inside and out. My thoughts are with you
Verdie Diehl

January 21, 2021

Such a sweet and loving lady.  Our meetings were few yet always fun. Her’s was a life well-lived.  She touched many and will be fondly remembered by all. My heart goes out to Sue, Carol, and Billl and all other friends and family.  She will be missed.
Teresa Preziosi & Patti Santa

January 21, 2021

I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Spacht. I often think of the fun summer vacations spent at Stone Harbor with our families. Keep all your wonderful memories close to heart during this time. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers. 
Robin Sinclair

January 20, 2021

Dearest Spacht Family,
It is with great sadness we will need to live without our wonderful, sunny friend. Our families have relished so many moments of laughter and support…too many to recite. We will cherish each of them fondly forever.
The Holder Family~

January 19, 2021

Bill
 
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family May you find comfort and healing knowing that Ruth touched so many lives, and may your memories help your healing as time goes by.
 
Fred Didyoung

January 19, 2021

Dear Sue, my deepest sympathy to you & Cal as well as all of your family for the passing of your Mom. May the Peace that surpasses all understanding that is given by the Lord comfort you with each memory of her.
DEBI LEFEVER

January 18, 2021

While it has been nearly half a century since I was honored to spend time in the Spacht family circle, I will always remember the warm grace and affection that Ruth (and Bill too) shared with those they knew.  Perhaps nothing spoke to me more highly of her than the incident when (while sitting behind the wheel of her car at a stop sign waiting to enter 501) I was impacted in the door by an elderly driver who could not quite navigate a right-hand turn.  I was obviously horrified that I, as a high school kid trusted with her beautiful vehicle, brought it back to her damaged.  Her concern was all about her daughter and myself in ways that one knew to be genuine care.  I will always remember that event and the warm, loving smile that Ruth was invariably ready to share!
Lee Beachy

January 18, 2021

Ruth always was so welcoming to me when I moved to Lititz. I had both girls in home ec class at Warwick who were a joy to teach. Thanks Ruth for supporting my catering business and those woman’s club bridge parties. I always enjoyed talking to you and Bill.
Ann Hoover

January 18, 2021

My sympathies to Bill and family. Family, community and her many friends will all miss her. She had a great big personality and always nice to be around. I enjoyed getting to know both Bill and Ruth in their later years and am a better person for it. 
Harlo Smith

January 18, 2021

I was so sad to hear of my Aunt Ruth’s passing. She led a full and long life. I have many fond memories. Sending prayers of comfort to her family especially my Uncle Bill and my cousins Susan and Carol.

January 18, 2021

Sincere sympathy to the Spacht family on the passing of Ruth. My parents were good friends many years ago when I was young and she was always so kind to us all over the years. May she rest peacefully!
Robyn Brenner Meckley

January 18, 2021

Bill and Family, our sincere sympathy with the loss of Ruth. She had the heart and soul of the Lititz Community in the palm of her hand always. Ruth will be missed, please know she and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Karen Mailen, Lititz recCenter Board of Directors

January 18, 2021

She is my Aunt Ruth and one of the most brave, kind and smiling souls, I got to love. She will be missed tremendously! Always good memories of Lititz and Stone Harbor. 
Holly Ann Tkacs

January 18, 2021

Sincerest sympathy to the entire Spacht family. Ruth always greeted me with a smile, and was a great Lititz activist. May she Rest In Peace. Matt Shannon

January 18, 2021

It is with heavy hearts but bright memories that we acknowledge the loss of the beautiful soul and passionate and generous heart of Ruth.  She will be greatly missed while her legacy lives on.  Peace to Ruth’s family and friends.  Jennifer Henry and friends from the Lititz recCenter

January 18, 2021

Dear Bill and family
We are so saddened to hear of Ruth’s passing. Will will always remember her as one of the ‘gang’ from our parents generation and the many stories of how much fun y’all had together ( including Ruth being there to encourage and help little Douglas come into this world)We will always remember her kind ways and beautiful smile- and we are so sorry for this great loss 
Kelly and Doug Bomberger 

January 17, 2021

So sad to hear of Ruth’s passing.  Being one of “Ruth’s babies” I can honestly say she knew me longer than any other person!  She was a dear friend and Other Mother to me.  We will all miss her smile and that sparkle in her eye.  We are all from God and to Him we shall all return.  Peace be with you.
Charlie Steffy

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