Ruth C. Newhard

Ruth C. Newhard , 95 of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her residence. Born January 3, 1928 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. Greene, Jr. and the late Fannie C. Rothrock Greene. She was the wife of the late Leroy S. Newhard who passed away in October 1999.

Ruth attended Northampton Area High School, who went on to work for Northampton County Intermediate Unit #20 as a Bus driver for 15 years. She then transitioned and continued to drive for Northampton Area School District for 11 years before retiring in 1999. Ruth was a former member of the Northampton Senior Ladies group, and in her earlier years she waitressed at the Danielsville Democratic Club. Ruth enjoyed spending time at the Casinos playing the slots with friends and family.

Survivors: She is survived by her sons, Dennis R Newhard and wife Juliette of The Villages, FL, Dean A Newhard and wife Lynn of Keeseville, NY, daughters, Sandra L. wife of John Hock of Orefield, PA, Bonnie L. wife of Michael Almond of Northampton, PA, Pamela L Fatzinger and companion Jill Fortunato of N. Whitehall Twsp., PA, and Jan L. wife of James Faustner of Bath, PA, sister, Fannie A. wife of Arthur Schisler of Northampton, PA. 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Isabelle M. Musselman, and brother Russell C. Greene and a grandson, Jeffrey Rinker.

Services: A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday June 26, 2023 at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA 18067 with the Rev. Joel W. Biggers officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Sunday, June 25, 2023, and Monday 6/26/23 from 10:00 AM until time of service. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Northampton, PA.

Contributions : May be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice c/o the funeral home.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com