Ruth Ann (Goodrich) Parker, 80, of Zieglerville, wife of the late Joseph M. Parker, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at her residence.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank M. Goodrich and Dorothy Lorraine (Messinger) Goodrich.
Ruth was a graduate of Council Rock High School. She worked as a histology technician for more than 25 years with Germantown Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center. Ruth was a doting grandmother with a good sense of humor. She was also an avid reader who enjoyed movies, staying on top of popular culture, playing trivia and board games, and baking cookies at Christmastime. She was a proud breast cancer survivor and regularly attended Bible study. Ruth will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Surviving are her daughters Sharon Warrington, wife of Joseph, and Tracy Segal, wife of Pavan; grandchildren Joseph, Maya, and Evan; sister Gail Rehm, wife of Charles; sister-in-law Sally Tait, wife of Jeff; nephew Charles “Chuck” Rehm; niece Cyndi Carroll, wife of Chris, and their children Hayley, Ryan, and Katelyn.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, LLC., 1020 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525. Burial will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Monday from 10:00-10:45 AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruth’s memory to Susan G. Komen, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380. www.komen.org.