Ruth D Hiester

Ruth D. Hiester, 88, Kutztown, died Sunday, January 6, 2008 in Kutztown Manor Nursing Home where she resided since 2005.

Born in Kutztown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Edward S. and Florence M. (DeLong) Hiester. She was employed 33 years in the Purchasing Department of the former NGK Metals, Muhlenberg Township, until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, Kutztown.

She is survived by Niece, Marcia F. (DeTurk) wife of John H. Keiser, Jr., Maxatawny Township; Merrily J. (Leibensperger) widow of Nephew David W. DeTurk, Kutztown; Great Nieces, Julie A. (Keiser) wife of Carmine Esposito, Sally L. (Keiser) wife of Jeffrey W. French, Kimberly A. (DeTurk) wife of Brian L. Miller and Amy E. (DeTurk) wife of Gerald C. Koenig. In addition there are Great Great Nieces and Nephews. She was predeceased by Sisters, Grace M. Hiester in 2001 and Pauline E. (Hiester) DeTurk in 2002.

Graveside Services are Friday, January 11, 2008, at 12:00 Noon in Fairview Cemetery, Maxatawny Township. There are no calling hours.

The family requests contributions be made to the Memorial Fund of St. Paul’s UCC Church, 47-51 South Whiteoak Street, Kutztown, 19530. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.