Obituary for Ruth Ann Shultz
Ruth Ann Shultz, 79, 2441 Mt. Hope Road, Fairfield, PA died Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Gettysburg Hospital.
She was born December 13, 1938 in Mt. Hope, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Kint Clapsadl. Ruth was survived by her husband, Merle J. Shultz.
Mrs. Shultz was a member of St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Blue Ridge Summit. For many years she was employed at the Fairfield Area School District as a teacher’s aide retiring in 2004. In her retirement she enjoyed traveling and was an avid quilter, winning second place at last year’s Pippenfest Quilt contest.
In addition to her husband Ruth is survived by three children; Cindy Shultz of Greensboro, GA, Jon Shultz and his wife Karen of Gettysburg, PA, James Shultz and his wife Patricia of Berlin, Germany, four grandchildren, Brian Shultz, Lucas Shultz, Jacob Shultz, Benjamin O. Shultz, brothers and sisters; Luke Clapsadl of Bonneauville, PA, Phillip Clapsadl of Mt. Hope, PA, Rose Miller of Waynesboro, PA, Rita Shaffer of Mt. Hope, PA, Mary Kirby of Waynesboro, PA and Jane Reed of Bendersville, PA. She was predeceased by a daughter of 22 months, Julia, as well as brothers Paul, Pius and Patrick Clapsadl.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 30, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Fairfield, PA at 11:00 AM with Father Peter DiTomasso celebrant. Interment will follow at Fairfield Union Cemetary. There will be a viewing at the church on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Rita’s Catholic Church, 13219 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214.
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She was born December 13, 1938 in Mt. Hope, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Kint Clapsadl. Ruth was survived by her husband, Merle J. Shultz.
Mrs. Shultz was a member of St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Blue Ridge Summit. For many years she was employed at the Fairfield Area School District as a teacher’s aide retiring in 2004. In her retirement she enjoyed traveling and was an avid quilter, winning second place at last year’s Pippenfest Quilt contest.
In addition to her husband Ruth is survived by three children; Cindy Shultz of Greensboro, GA, Jon Shultz and his wife Karen of Gettysburg, PA, James Shultz and his wife Patricia of Berlin, Germany, four grandchildren, Brian Shultz, Lucas Shultz, Jacob Shultz, Benjamin O. Shultz, brothers and sisters; Luke Clapsadl of Bonneauville, PA, Phillip Clapsadl of Mt. Hope, PA, Rose Miller of Waynesboro, PA, Rita Shaffer of Mt. Hope, PA, Mary Kirby of Waynesboro, PA and Jane Reed of Bendersville, PA. She was predeceased by a daughter of 22 months, Julia, as well as brothers Paul, Pius and Patrick Clapsadl.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 30, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Fairfield, PA at 11:00 AM with Father Peter DiTomasso celebrant. Interment will follow at Fairfield Union Cemetary. There will be a viewing at the church on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Rita’s Catholic Church, 13219 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214.
Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
30
Jul
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
256 Tract Rd.
Fairfield, PA 17320
Service
Monday
30
Jul
11:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
256 Tract Rd.
Fairfield, PA 17320
Cemetery Details
Location
Fairfield Union Cemetery
West Main St.
Fairfield, PA 17320
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