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Robert "Bob" M. Ruth
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Robert "Bob" M. Ruth

July 2, 1946 - February 28, 2021

Robert “Bob” M. Ruth, 74, died on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Wellspan York Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Darr) Ruth, sharing 47 years of marriage. Bob was born in York on July 2, 1946, son of the late Edward W. and Loraine (Snyder) Ruth. Bob graduated from William Penn Senior High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. He retired from PennDot. Bob was a member of the Hawks Club, Kreutz Creek Valley VFW Post 7045, Pleasureville American Legion Post 799, and CenPenn Beachcombers. Bob enjoyed camping, going to the beach, and collecting sea shells. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by a son, Christopher R. Ruth and his wife, Wendy; two daughters, Laura A. Pugliano and her husband, Michael and Tina Murray and her husband, Chris; seven grandchildren; great grandchildren; and his sister, Barbara McDonald. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, with the Rev. Kelly Shiflett officiating. A viewing will be held on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private in Locust Grove Cemetery with military rites by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, PA 17403.

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Robert “Bob” M. Ruth, 74, died on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Wellspan York Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Darr) Ruth, sharing 47 years of marriage. Bob was born in York on July 2, 1946, son of the late Edward W. and... View Obituary & Service Information

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