Ruth Conrad

Ruth J. (Mengel) Conrad, 90, of Mertztown, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in her residence, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Lloyd C. Conrad, who died November 21, 2020. Born in Mertztown, Ruth was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Lillian E. (Eisenhard) Mengel.

Ruth was first employed from 1951 to 1981, by the former Wenton Shoe Factory, Kutztown, then as a custodian by the Kutztown Area School District, working in the Junior High School building for 16 years, from 1981 until her retirement in 1997. Ruth enjoyed staying at home listening to the music station on TV. She also enjoyed shopping for clothing and jewelry.

Ruth is survived by her three Godchildren, Dorothy A. Mengel, Mertztown, Kevin Ely, and Susan (Mengel), wife of Tony Boltz, Kutztown; Lloyd's children, Keith A., husband of Sherry (Courter) Conrad, Hellertown, Bonnie L. (Conrad), wife of Chester Schappell, Jr., Kutztown, Luther E. Conrad, Topton, and Leon C. Conrad, companion of Jodi Stahler, Mertztown; Lloyd's grandchildren, Kayla R. Conrad, Collin L. Conrad, Chyanne Koch and Jordan Conrad; and Lloyd's great-grandchildren, Dawson Reppert, Grayson Koch, Alaina Oswald, McKinley Conrad and Sawyer Conrad. Along with her husband Lloyd, and her parents, Ruth was predeceased by her brother, Charles E. Mengel in 1971.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor Ruth's life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 25 E. Weis Street, Topton, PA, with Pastor Nate Herrlin officiating. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, Fleetwood (Dryville). Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Topton, PA is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Ruth's obituary tribute page at www.Ludwickfh.com.