Published June 27. 2019 12:00AM
Ruth A. Leiby, 91, of Allentown, died June 23, 2019, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.
She was the widow of Sterling R. Leiby.
Born in Fogelsville, she was a daughter of the late Harry W. and Reba E. (Miller) Rockel.
She was a waitress for many years at the former Shankweiler’s Hotel, Fogelsville.
Her survivors include daughters Nanette R. Leiby of Allentown and Faye E., wife of Mark Casciano of Allentown; grandchildren Paul Richard Lucas and Nora Elise; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, Henry W. Rockel, and sister Elizabeth M. Wagner.
Visitation will be 10:30-11 a.m. June 28 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville.
A graveside service will take place 11:15 a.m. at Fogelsville Union Cemetery.
Condolences may be offered at kellerfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Suite 100, Allentown, PA 18103.