Ruth Arlene Buckley Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Arlene Buckley of Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, born in Reading, Pennsylvania, who passed away on February 22, 2023, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Arlene Buckley to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband John S. Buckley, Jr.; her parents, Dr. David Hain and Emily Hart Strausser; and her sons-in-law, Larry L. Pickell and Harry L. Brungess.

She is survived by: her children, Denton L., Sr. (Kathleen N. Buckley), Sharon R. Brungess, Ronald K. (Cynde L. Buckley) and Suzanne L. (Scott A. Blatt); her grandchildren, Kathlynn Y. (Michael J. Knarr), Denton L. Jr. (Nicole Buckley), Jonelle M. Buckley, Mary S. (Gregory A. Hamm), Julie L. (Josh R. Sweetwood), Derick S. (Lorena Posada) and Blatt; her great grandchildren, Christopher M. Knarr (Katie Kauffman), Kiara L. Knarr (Dalton Bachert), Aaron M. Hess, Jade L. Sweetwood (Christopher Puretta), Madison N. Buckley, Jackson R. Sweetwood, Colton J. Buckley, Jillian R. Sweetwood, Carter W. Hamm, Cassidy S. Hamm, Olivia L. Numer and Maximus A. Numer; her great great grandchildren, Ward and Tucker Knarr; and her daughter-in-law Susan K. McGovern.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ruth's honor to Good Shepherd Cemetery Care Fund, 160 Tuckerton Road, Reading, PA 19605.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stitzel Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc.

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February 28, 2023

Kenneth Schmehl wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Cousins, I offer my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother, the matriarch of the family and my Aunt Ruth. She certainly led an exemplary, rich and full life. I apologize for not attending the funeral. Neuropathy makes my walking very unstable. Love! Cousin Kenny”