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Ruth I. Mechling




Ruth I. Mechling, 99, of Glenford, passed away September 18, 2017, at LanFair in Lancaster.

Ruth was born May 10, 1918, in Glenford, the daughter of the late Davie and May Walser Smith.

She was a 1936 graduate of Glenford High School and a lifelong member of U. C. of Christ Church.

Ruth is survived by a son-inlaw, Dr. David (Dorothy) Manke of Wisconsin; grandsons, Paul, Joel (Eve) and Jonathan (Niki) Manke; great-granddaughters, Scarlett, Audrey, Ellie and Olivia; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Ralph E. Mechling (July 30, 2006); a daughter, Sharon Manke; and a brother, Carl Smith.

No calling hours will be observed. A graveside service will be held in Highland Cemetery, Glenford, at a later date.

Bope-Thomas Funeral Home in Somerset is entrusted with the arrangements. www.bopethomasfuneralhome.com



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