Ruth
F. Griffith, 92 yrs., of Lancaster, formerly of Exton, died on Saturday,
January 28, 2012 at the Lancaster General Hospital, following a sudden illness.
She was born in Appleback, Bucks County on Nov. 26, 1919. Ruth was the
daughter of the late John and Emma (Monson) Furman. She was the wife of the
late, Elmer F. Griffith, who died on April 23, 2006.
Ruth
was a homemaker to her beloved family.
She was a member of the Great Valley Presbyterian Church and enjoyed
gardening.
Ruth
was preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister.
She
is survived by a daughter, Carol R. Griffith of Lancaster; 2 sons, Brian J.
Griffith of Gillett & David E. Griffith of Conestoga. There are also 5 grandchildren and 4 great
grandchildren.
A
funeral service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11AM from the Great
Valley Presbyterian Church, 2025 Swedesford Road, Malvern, Pa., 19355 with Rev.
Daniel R. Stewart officiating. The
family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Please visit, www.gvpres.org for directions to the
church. Interment will follow at the
Good Samaritan Episcopal Cemetery.
In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Ruth to
Philadelphia Homeless Run, C/o of Great Valley Presbyterian Church at the above
address (please make the check payable to the church) or the Humane League of
Lancaster Co., 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.
Arrangements
by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa.
Please
visit www.thelabsfh.com, for addition
information.