Diehl,  Ruth E.

Ruth E. Diehl, 83 , died  02/05/11 in  The House of the Good Shepherd, Hackettstown, N.J. .  Ruth lived in  The House of the Good Shepherd for a year and a half, coming from Stanhope, N.J. where she resided for over seventy years.  and was born in Stanhope, N.J. on 09/04/27.

Husband/Wife of: The late Jerome Diehl

Son/Daughter of: The late Charles J. and Ellen(Robbins) Rarick

Survived By: Four sons-Jerome Diehl, Cambey Ind.;David (Carol) Diehl, Hope,N.J.;John Diehl,Stanhope, N.J.; Daniel (Christina) Diehl, Long Valley, N.J.
1 Daughter- Jerry J. Diehl, PA
1 Sister-Charlene Maitland, Winthrop, ME
10 Grandchildren
Pre-deceased by 1 Daughter-Ellen Diehl (1998)

Occupation: Ruth attended Rutgers/Douglas College and was a Homemaker

Veteran Info:

Additional Information:  Ruth graduated from Netcong High School and was the valedictorian of the Class of 1944. Ruth received the S.H. Morgan prize for highest scholastic average. Ruth was an accomplished swimmer and diver on the Lake Musconetcong/Swimming Club, winning many trophies and awards. Ruth touched the lives of so many through her kind words, sense of humor and positive outlook on life. Her smile would brighten any room.

Visitation: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Services: Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 11:00 AM- Cochran Funeral Home

In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial donations to the House of the Good Shepherd Friendship Fund, 798 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Interment: Stanhope Union Cemetery immediately following the service.