Ruth K. Wertz of Coatesville

Ruth K. Wertz, 84, of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 at the Brandywine Hospital. She was the widow of the late Ernest W. Wertz, Sr., with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in East Fallowfield, Ruth was the daughter of the late Bessie (Springer) and Harry A. Patton. She was an area resident her entire life.

Ruth was an active, lifelong member of Romansville Methodist Church, where she was a past President of the Women’s Society, a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the Choir as well as numerous other activities. She sang for Doris Haley’s Prison Ministry and at the Pocopson Home.

Ruth was an Avon Rep. for the past 34 years.

Ruth will be remembered for her love of family, church and music.

She is survived by three children: Kathy Schnader, wife of Bill, of Allentown, Cindy Peck, wife of Edward, of West Caln and Jeffrey Wertz, fiancee of Mary Taylor, of Brandamore; four grandchildren, Dr. Jill Schnader-Waterman, Katie Peck, Ryan Wertz and Nicole Taylor; and four great-grandchildren.

Ruth was predeceased by her son Ernest W. “Jake” Wertz Jr. and one great granddaughter. She is the last of 10 siblings.

The Funeral Ser vice will be held on Friday, November 7 at 11 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Romansville Methodist Cemetery. The viewing will be held at the Funeral Home on both Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 10 until 11 a.m.

Donations may be made in Ruth’s memory to the Romansville U.M.C., 1859 W. Strasburg Road, Romansville, PA 19320.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com