Ruth (Hutchings) Steward, 103, of Berwick, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick. Born in Berwick on March 12, 1921, she was a daughter to the late Howard H. and Edna C. (Hess) Hutchings.
Ruth was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1939. During World War II, she worked at the AC & F. On November 27, 1948, she wed Myron L. “Buddy” Steward, with whom she would share 52 years of marriage and raise her family. Mrs. Steward was a long-time employee of General Machine. She was an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir for over 60 years and was choir director for nearly 30 of those years. Her baked beans were a staple at nearly all of the many church meals that she helped to prepare. She found great joy in spending time with her beloved family, by whom she will be deeply missed.
Surviving Ruth are her sons: Howard J. Steward and wife, Holly, of Berwick and Todd M. Steward and wife, Robin, of Montgomery; grandchildren: Chad Steward and wife, Rose, Amy Koch and husband, John, Jessica Brittain and husband, Larry, Melissa Traugh and husband, Chris, Christine Rider, Ashley Taylor and husband, Lucas, Michael Musgrave, and Stephanie Roadarmel; great-grandchildren: Cassidy, Colton, Carson, Haley, Nathan, Alexis, Tanner, and Ace; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Myron L. “Buddy” Steward, who passed away May 29, 2001. She was also preceded in death by siblings: Paul Hutchings, Marion (Hutchings) Moharter, and Faye (Hutchings) Stout.
All are welcome to join Ruth’s family for her funeral at 1 PM Monday, September 9, 2024 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 1135 Orange Street, Berwick, PA 18603. Pastor George Price will officiate. Her viewing will be 12 Noon until the time of the service. Interment at Rose Lawn Cemetery will follow. Memorial contributions in Ruth’s name may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church at the above address. The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the Steward family. Online messages of comfort and support may be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.
Calvary United Methodist Church
1135 Orange Street, Berwick PA 18603
Calvary United Methodist Church (Orange Street)
Calvary United Methodist Church (Orange Street)
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