B. Ruth Peters
Formerly of Uniontown
B. Ruth Peters, 94, formerly of Columbia, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Luther Acres, where she had resided for the past five years. She was the wife of the late Gordon K. Peters, with whom she was married 52 years until his death in 2001. Born in Uniontown, she was a daughter of the late William A. and Anna Wilcox Johnson.
Ruth graduated from South Union High School in 1943 and Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1947. After graduation, she taught business classes for 27 years in the Donegal School District until her retirement 1982. In addition, Ruth was a faithful member of Columbia United Methodist Church, where she served on various committees and taught Sunday school.
Ruth is survived by her daughters, Kay, wife of Charles Leader; Ruth Ann, wife of Michael Weigel; grandchildren Matthew and Rebecca Leader, Sarah Musser, Jon Weigel, Jenny Brewer, Kyle Mathiot; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Doris Wallace.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Mathiot; and siblings Nora Brown, William A. Johnson Jr., Anna Riddell and Janet Thomas.
Ruth’s family appreciates the compassion and care shown to her by the staff of Luther Acres and Compassus.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 17, at Columbia United Methodist Church, 510 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512, with the Rev. Thomas Grubbs and her grandson, Pastor Jon Weigel officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Kindly omit flowers. Instead, please consider donations in her name to the Margaret E. Maul Home, 2050 Barley Road, York, PA 17408, or to the Columbia United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by CLYDE W. KRAFT FUNERAL HOME, INC., www.clydekraft.com.