Published May 19. 2025 10:52PM
of Schnecksville
Mildred (Chrin) “Millie” Ruth, 81, of Schnecksville, died May 11, 2025, in her home. She was the wife of Richard C. Ruth to whom she was married 63 years. Born in North Whitehall Township, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Bronko) Chrin.
A member of the IBEW, Local 1600, she was an administrator for PPL Electric Utilities, Allentown, for 22 years before retiring. She bowled with the Gutterball Gerties. She was a member of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schnecksville.
In addition to her loving husband, Richard, she is survived by a son, Kevin T. (Lisa), of Schwenksville; daughter, Cindy L. Conway (Walter), of Orefield; sister, Stella Kokolus, of Allentown; five grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. May 20 at Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5500 Route 873, Schnecksville. Family and friends may pay their respects 9:30–11 a.m. before the service in the church.
The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union Lutheran Church (Raise the Roof Fund) and/or St. Luke’s Hospice both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.