Ruth J. (Kaufman) Phillips
October 10, 1924 — April 14, 2014
Ruth J. (Kaufman) Phillips, 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born in Tower City, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Rose (Messner) Kaufman. She was the wife of James W. Phillips of Elizabethtown. They were married for 65 years in August 2013.
Ruth was retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania where she was employed as an administrative assistant with the Department of Revenue for 34 years.
She was a member of Christ Church United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown. Ruth enjoyed reading, cooking and crossword puzzles. She especially loved her nieces and nephews whom she treated like grandchildren.
Ruth was preceded in death by a brother Edward P. Kaufman.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Mount Tunnel Cemetery, Elizabethtown at 10:00 AM. There will be no viewing.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Masonic Village Hospice, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
Arrangements entrusted to Miller-Sekely Funeral Home & Crematory, Elizabethtown.
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