Ruth Alderfer Metz Lapp
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Ruth Alderfer Metz Lapp, 82, of Parkesburg, passed into eternity on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, after a lengthy illness. She was the widow of the late Isaac L. Lapp. Born in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Abram and Eva Alderfer Metz. Ruth was a member of Sandy Hill Community Church and the Gideons International Ladies Auxilliary.
She is survived by three children, Judith L., wife of Gerald Flynn of Parkesburg, David G. husband of Audrey Wills Lapp of Coatesville, Jonathan D. husband of Carol Lapp of Frederick, MD., seven grandchildren, Matthew Lapp, Meghan Flynn, Rory Flynn, Adam Francis, Aron Francis, Rachel Faulkner and Kirby Francis, five great grandchildren, three siblings; Ada Swartley of Souderton, Abram Metz of Arkansas, and Audrey Metz of Harrisonburg, VA, and stepmother Florence Reinford Metz of Souderton. She was preceded in death by one brother, Floyd Metz.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2013, at 11am from the Sandy Hill Community Church, 420 S. Sandy Hill Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320 followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation at the church from 8:30 to 10:30am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Sandy Hill Community Church at the above address.
Arrangements entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA.
Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Judi and family, All of us
Judi and family, All of us are thinking of you during this time. I know how lovingly each and everyone participated in the care of Ruth in the last years. What a beautiful family she has. Our prayers are with all of you.
Aunt Ruth
I will always have such fond memories of the great times I spent at Ruth and Ike's house with family and as a vaction during the summer. I will always remember her whoopie pies.
My greatest memory is her smile and her love for me. When my husband pasted, we had conversations about being widows. She always took extra time to make sure I was okay. What a lovely person she was and I will miss her.
I know that you as family had a great deal to manage with her care. What a great gift you gave her lovingly. Laurel( cousin)
Judi, Dave, and all of the
Judi, Dave, and all of the Lapps,
We are sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother. We did not know her, but we know she must have been pretty great to have raised such wonderful children.
Our mothers went home on the same day and He only knows what they are saying about us. We are with you in thought and prayers.
All our love,
The Smith(Kenworthy) Families
Remembering Ruth
Dear Judi, David, Jon,
The fun times with my sister, Ruth, are over but the memories are dear and strong. I'll always treasure the weekends we spent together, tracking down teddy bears in the shops of Intercourse, eating out, taking long drives on back roads in Lancaster County. I can still hear Ruth laughing hysterically when we had driven down this long "road" only to find it was a private lane into a farm where 4 or 5 men just stared at us until we turned around, drove back out and waved as we passed them! I miss her lots already.
When I joined Audrey in the
When I joined Audrey in the Metz clan back in 2011, among the first family members I met was Audrey's sister Ruth. I appreciate much the opportunity to have learned to know Ruth over the last number of months. Audrey brims with stories of Ruth and her wanderings through the area, both rural and urban settings. I'm interested in knowing how Ruth and Ike were brought together through an experience in Christian service many years ago in Minnesota.
Ruth "took a spunk pill," so to speak, and came to our marriage reception in April 2012. We felt so honored that she made the trip with the aid of Judy and Jerry. I recall fondly when visiting Ruth in more recent months as her health declined being able to say a prayer of blessing upon her. May she rest in peace "safe in the arms of Jesus" and may the same Jesus give comfort and support to those of us who remain.
Thank you, Ruth, for what you have contributed to the lives of all of us in the immediate and extended family(ies).
Ken Seitz
Condolences
Dear Judi, Jerry, Meghan, and Rory,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We know your strong faith will be a great support to you and your family. Remember the great memories and cherish those times when her memory will drift into your thoughts. That is when you know she is with you always.
Love to you all,
Larry, Chris, Lauren, Caitlin, and Kelsey McKee
Sympathies
Dear Dave, Audrey, and Matt,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. The many memories you hold dear will comfort you through these times. Your strong faith will support you.
Larry and Chris McKee
Dear Judi and family,
Dear Judi and family,
Someone once said to me that we had a loving family, but my mom started the loving first. I believe the same can be said for your mother. Although I did not know her well, I do know her daughter. The loving spirit must have begun with lessons taught to Judi by her mother. Your spirit and strength will be a continuing testimony to her. My prayers are with you all. Love, Denise
To Judi, David, Jon and their families
I love my Aunt Ruth, always have and always will. She was a precious, gentle soul who always had the best smile, an infectious laugh, and a kind word for everyone.
I remember going through some personal difficulties in the '70s. She and your father had me for dinner and listened so well, then said only, "How can we help?" No judgment, only loving ears. I've never forgotten that.
You, her children, gave her the best gift of all these last years, which was her independence. She was so loved, so well taken care of. It speaks well of the adults you are, and of the parents who raised you.
I am sorry you've lost your mother. I will be thinking much about all of you this week.
Love,
Cousin Chris
Our heartfelt condolences for Jonathan and his for their loss
Jonathan, you and your family have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother and are in our constant thoughts. Your mom is finally at peace and now joins your father in the afterlife. We are sorry we couldn't be there on Friday, but our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. Love to you all, Diane and Neil
Conversation with Dad
One evening...probably in 1977 or 1978... Dad and I were sitting outside relaxing and talking. I asked him what attracted him to Mom? Why he decided she was the person he wanted to marry? First he said it was the way she smiled. He also said he liked to hear her laugh. He did that raised-shoulder-side-turned-head movement that he often made and then he said he liked to watch the way she enjoyed being around children.
"I knew she'd make a good wife and mother."
Rest in Peace, Mom.
You are safe in the arms of God.
My Sympathies!
A sure hope and a promise...
Jesus Christ boldly promised: “Just as the Father raises the dead up and makes them alive, so the Son also makes those alive whom he wants to. Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his [Jesus’] voice and come out.” (John 5:21, 28, 29) Yes, Jesus Christ promised that millions now dead will live again.