Ruth A. Weaver

Holding Dear in Our Memories... Ruth A. Weaver Ruth A. Weaver, 82, of 661 South Haws, Mesa, Arizona, formerly of New Holland and Stevens, PA, died Sunday morning at 8:15 AM in Mi Casa Nursing Center, Mesa, Arizona, where she resided one month. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late John and Mabel (Landergin) Newswanger, and was the wife of Martin Z. Weaver for 62 years on November 11, 2001. Prior to moving to Arizona in 1999, she was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, Ephrata, and was a former member of the New Holland Evangelical United Brethren Church where she had been active in mission work. Surviving in addition to her husband are 2 daughters, Margaret R. Klinger, Mesa, AZ; and Linda D. Weaver, Jacksonville, FL; 3 sons, John D., married to Reinhild Weaver, Bonn, Germany; Larry A. Weaver, Boise, Idaho; and Don R., married to Joyce Weaver, Lutz, FL; 9 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. A son, Robert Martin Weaver, and a sister, Dorothy Newswanger, preceded her in death. Viewing Funeral... Ruth's viewing will be held on Friday, April 26, 2002, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM from Hope United Methodist Church, 3474 Rothsville Road, Ephrata, PA. The funeral ceremony will begin at 2:00 PM in the church with The Reverend Mary Jane Kirby officiating. Interment will follow in Springville Mennonite Cemetery, Ephrata Township, PA.The family asks that flowers not be sent. Please remember Ruth with contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County, Post Office Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.