Ruth Marion (Mock) Schaeffer, 94 formerly of Birdsboro and Pottstown, died on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Frederick Living – Cedarwood in Zieglerville, PA.
Born November 24, 1929 in Birdsboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elwood Mock and the late Grace (Miller) Mock. She was the wife of the late Walter Howard Schaeffer.
She had been employed by Arrow Camera Shop, Pottstown, PA
Ruth enjoyed photography and traveling, a highlight trip was going to Alaska and she would visit California every year. She enjoyed sewing and the pride of the back yard was the garden spring time azaleas, mountain pinks and the elaborate rock garden.
She was a charter member of Birdsboro Church of the Nazarene and was the organist for over 50 years and taught children’s Sunday school.
Surviving are son, Kim Schaeffer, his wife Michelle Macartney of San Diego, CA, daughters, Cathy R., her husband Chris Hedegard of Douglassville, PA and Diane, her husband Paul Fair of Birdsboro, PA; 1 granddaughter, Natalie Hedegard, 1 step granddaughter, Erica Fair, spouse of Kelley Kelleway, 1 great grandson, Jaxson Fair
She was predeceased by brothers , Robert (Doris) Mock and LaVerne (Eula) Mock, sisters, Sara (James) Beideman and Betty Ann Grimes.
The family will receive friends and family from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Dengler Funeral Home, 144 N. Spruce Street, Birdsboro, PA, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM
Interment will be in Birdsboro Cemetery, Birdsboro, PA.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Birdsboro Church of the Nazarene, 715 East 3rd Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508 or Frederick Living, 2849 Big Road, Zieglerville, PA 19492.
Arrangements by the Dengler Funeral Home, Birdsboro, PA.