Official Obituary of
Ruth (Hess) Hedderick
July 13, 1930 ~ September 13, 2017 (age 87) 87 Years Old
Ruth Hedderick Obituary
Ruth Hedderick, 87, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 13th, 2017 at her home in Greenville, PA.
Ruth was born on July 13th, 1930 to John and Elizabeth (Bleil) Hess in Erie, PA. She graduated from Erie Academy class of 1948. Ruth worked as a secretary for several school districts and businesses. On August 8th, 1953, she married the late Raymond A. Hedderick, who passed away January 17th, 2010.
She was a member of the Church of Notre Dame. Ruth was also a member of the Garden Club of New Hamburg. She liked bowling, golfing, reading, knitting, and crocheting. Ruth enjoyed many good times with friends and family over the card table. She was an avid Penn State sports enthusiast. Ruth was known to all as a proud mother and grandmother.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Robin (Simon) Kettering of Greenville, PA, sons, Randy (Carla) Hedderick of Transfer, PA, Todd (Sarah) Hedderick of Adamsville, PA, 2 sisters, Lucille Lackovic of Erie, PA, Mary Bowersox of Union City, PA, brother, Donald Hess of Erie, PA, 7 grandchildren, Jessica (George) Fileas, Kevin Hedderick, Shawna Hedderick, Marissa Hedderick, Soren Hedderick, Brekken Hedderick, Randy Hedderick Jr., and 4 great grandchildren, Chance Dawson, Nolan and Parker Hedderick, Aubree Medows.
She was preceded in death by father, John Hess, mother, Elizabeth Hess, husband, Raymond A. Hedderick, sister, Betty Goodemote, and brother, John Hess.
Friends may call Friday, September 15th, 2017, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 16th, 2017, 11:00 am in the Church of Notre Dame with the Very Rev. Richard J. Allen E.V., officiating. Friends are welcome to meet directly at church.
Interment will take place in St. Rose Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Church of Notre Dame 2325 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA 16148, in memory of Ruth.
Arrangements entrusted to the Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Ruth was born on July 13th, 1930 to John and Elizabeth (Bleil) Hess in Erie, PA. She graduated from Erie Academy class of 1948. Ruth worked as a secretary for several school districts and businesses. On August 8th, 1953, she married the late Raymond A. Hedderick, who passed away January 17th, 2010.
She was a member of the Church of Notre Dame. Ruth was also a member of the Garden Club of New Hamburg. She liked bowling, golfing, reading, knitting, and crocheting. Ruth enjoyed many good times with friends and family over the card table. She was an avid Penn State sports enthusiast. Ruth was known to all as a proud mother and grandmother.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Robin (Simon) Kettering of Greenville, PA, sons, Randy (Carla) Hedderick of Transfer, PA, Todd (Sarah) Hedderick of Adamsville, PA, 2 sisters, Lucille Lackovic of Erie, PA, Mary Bowersox of Union City, PA, brother, Donald Hess of Erie, PA, 7 grandchildren, Jessica (George) Fileas, Kevin Hedderick, Shawna Hedderick, Marissa Hedderick, Soren Hedderick, Brekken Hedderick, Randy Hedderick Jr., and 4 great grandchildren, Chance Dawson, Nolan and Parker Hedderick, Aubree Medows.
She was preceded in death by father, John Hess, mother, Elizabeth Hess, husband, Raymond A. Hedderick, sister, Betty Goodemote, and brother, John Hess.
Friends may call Friday, September 15th, 2017, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 16th, 2017, 11:00 am in the Church of Notre Dame with the Very Rev. Richard J. Allen E.V., officiating. Friends are welcome to meet directly at church.
Interment will take place in St. Rose Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Church of Notre Dame 2325 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA 16148, in memory of Ruth.
Arrangements entrusted to the Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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