Ruth E. (Thompson) Creps

Ruth E. Creps

December 14, 1927     May 7, 2019

     Ruth E. Creps, 91, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg formerly of North Woodbury Twp., rural Martinsburg, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, May 7, 2019 at the home.

     She was born in Aitch, Huntingdon County, daughter of the late Rolla W. and Ruth E. (Young) Thompson.  On September 27, 1945 she married Wilmer Donald Creps in Martinsburg and he preceded her in death on August 19, 2012. 

     Surviving are two daughters: Donna (Ken) Corle of rural Roaring Spring and Cathy (Dennis) Feather of Martinsburg; four grandchildren: Eric (Anita) Corle, Wendy (Kevin) Teeter, Betsy (Craig) Robison and Aaron (Laura) Feather; eight great-grandchildren: Kyler, Kenzie, Alex, Logan, Mason, Landon, Liam and Adalyn.

     She was the last of her immediate family, being preceded in death by 8 siblings.

     Ruth attended school in Huntingdon and was a longtime member of Clover Creek Church of the Brethren, rural Martinsburg. 

     She was primarily a homemaker, who enjoyed doing needle work, sewing, reading, and playing bingo.

     At Ruth’s request there will be no public service and a private interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. 

     Memorial contributions in memory of Ruth can be given to Homewood at Martinsburg Benevolent Fund, 437 Givler Dr., Martinsburg, PA 16662 or John’s Way Medical Equipment Ministry, 137 Church Hill Ln., Martinsburg, PA 16662.

     Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.

     www.bolgerfuneralhome.com

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