Marie A. Ruth, 79, of Emmaus, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the widow of John E. Ruth.  Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Anna (Korello) Eck.  She worked at the former Aldry Company in Emmaus.

Survivors: Children, John Ruth (Darlene) of Freemansburg, Richard Ruth (Torie) of Allentown, Brenda Clouse of Palmerton, Susan Kline (Jesse) of Allentown, and Marie Boger (Ralph) of Emmaus, brother, Michael Eck of Limeport, sister, Loraine Ritter of Easton, 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Services: 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 23 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.  Private Interment.   Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

In lieu of flowers , donations can be made to the Keller Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051 to help defray funeral expenses.