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“Eleanor, you may remember me as Doris's old best friend. I remember you Mom well and God only knows what made me look her up, but I was sad to see...Read More »
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1 of 10 | Posted by: Marion - Pittston, PA
“My dearest Eleanor and family, God bless you and hold you all in the palm of His Hand at this difficult time! My thoughts and prayers are with...Read More »
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2 of 10 | Posted by: Jeffrey Macasevich - Naples, FL
“Dear Eleanor and Don - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. You both demonstrate your love of family in so many wonderful ways. I...Read More »
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3 of 10 | Posted by: Rebecca O'Shea - Philadelphia, PA
“Dear Eleanor, Kelly & P.J., We are so sorry to hear about your Mom/Grandmother, she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this...Read More »
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4 of 10 | Posted by: Bob & Maureen Bilbow - PA
“Dear Eleanor, Don, Kelly & P.J., I read, with much regret, of the passing of my dear friend Ruthie. Our "lunch bunch" has many great stories and...Read More »
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5 of 10 | Posted by: Janet Heffner - Allentown, PA
“Dear Eleanor I was so sorry to hear about your Mom,she will be missed by everyone.The scary part now is that Marena is in charge, Good Luck to...Read More »
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6 of 10 | Posted by: Carlo Saporito - PA
“Aunt Ruthie will live in our hearts forever. I know she is with my mother now and no one can get a word in edgewise! Love always.
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7 of 10 | Posted by: PJ and Alicia Adonizio - PA
“Eleanor, My thoughts & prayers are with you. I loved Aunt Ruthie & will miss her everyday....I know she is with all the girls...up all night talking...Read More »
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8 of 10 | Posted by: Ruthie Adonizio - Arlington, VA
“To know "Grams" was to love Grams. My memories of her will forever be filled with the laughter and love that she brought to our lives over the last...Read More »
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9 of 10 | Posted by: Denise Elliott - Blandon, PA
“I am so sorry to hear about Ruthie's death. She has been a special part of my life since my childhood. Her daughter, Paulette was my dearest friend....Read More »
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10 of 10 | Posted by: Kathleen Belles - Pittston, PA
Ruth E. Gates, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Pittston, PA on September 6, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Redington) Martin. She was the wife of the late Paul J. Gates. Ruth was employed as a sales clerk by Hess's department store in Allentown for over 25 years. She was a member of the Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. To many of her family and friends she was known as "Grams". She was full of life, and her spirit will live on in our hearts forever. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Eleanor Gates-Stroman and husband Donald of Plymouth Meeting, PA; grandchildren, Kelly Eddinger of Bethlehem, P.J. Eddinger of Endicott, NY, Alyssa Stroman of West Orange, NJ, and Laura Stroman of Ambler, PA; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Paulette Eddinger; and sister, Eleanor Martin Adonizio. Viewing hours will be held, in the funeral home, on Thursday May 5th from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Friday May 6th from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Funeral services will begin in the funeral home on Friday at 10:15 a.m. and followed by a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem 18018. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery of Bethlehem. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
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