Ruth C. Collis
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Ruth C. Collis, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 while under the care of Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice Williams Cherry.
Ruth was a Lancaster County resident for over fourty years. She was retired as operations supervisor at the Mellon Bank (now Citizens Bank) in Lititz.
Ruth was a member of the New Life Assembly of God Church. She was also a longtime member of the Kentucky Rifle Association where she served faithfully for many years as the secretary and treasurer.
She is survived by two daughters; Nancy R. Rohrbach of Sinking Springs, Patty J. Collis of Lancaster, former husband and friend Keith T. Collis of Sinking Springs and three siblings; Wesley Cherry of Gradyville, PA, Raymond Cherry of Missoula, Montana and Margaret Aliano of Harrison, Arkansas.. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lynn A. Collis who died in 2001.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 11:00am at the New Life Assembly of God Church, 1991 Old Phila. Pike, Lancaster, PA followed by interment at the Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Viewing and visitation at the church from 10-11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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With Sympathy
Nancy - We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking about you and your family in this difficult time.
With Sympathy,
Lisa & Ritchie Smith
Ruth Collis
A wonderful lady that always greeted me with a smile while attending a show of Kentucky rifles. My sympathy to the family during this time of grief.
Ruth Collis
Ruth was dear and gracious. She may be gone, but her friendly smile and manner will always remain in my memories of the Kentucky Rifle Association meetings in Carlisle, as well as Pittsburgh, and the CLA meeting in Lexington, KY not so long ago, and any future meetings I can attend. Deepest sympathy to her family. Don F. Hamilton
Ruth Collis
Elaine and I are deeply saddeded by the news of Ruth's passing; she will be cherished in our memories forever. Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow we feel for the loss of our longtime friend. We offer our condolences to her bereaved family and her many friends. God rest her soul in peace!
Ruth's impact on us
As members and officers of the KRA came and went, Ruth was the constant, always there to provide advice and/or guidance when needed, and always with warmth and dignity. She leaves us with many fond memories.
Ruth Collis
Ruth always went about her duties at the annual KRA meetings with a pleasantness that was unsurpassed. She will be sorely missed.