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Ruth M. Geesaman


Ruth M. Geesaman, 90, of Newmanstown, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, in the Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital. 

Born in Middletown on April 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo G. and Blanche Wise Phillips.

Ruth had worked for the Hershey Chocolate Factory and the former Harvey L. Gladstone, Inc. Lollipop Factory in Hummelstown. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar David Geesaman on January 15, 1977; and a brother, Robert Phillips.

Ruth is survived by a son, Edwin Phillips of Newmanstown; a daughter, Barbara Zornes wife of William of Jonestown; two granddaughters, Ashlee Moyer and Jennifer Lorah; and four great grandchildren.

A funeral service for Ruth will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc, 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown. Interment will be in the Hanoverdale Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing Wednesday in the funeral home from 10 a.m. until time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html.

Online condolences may be shared at www.trefzandbowser.com.

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