Obituaries
Obituary: Ruth T. Kaufman, 94, Formerly of Bethlehem
Ruth T. Kaufman, 94, formerly of Bethlehem, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at Phoebe Home in Allentown.

Ruth T. Kaufman, 94, formerly of Bethlehem, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Schmuk (died Oct. 1966). She was born in Bethlehem on Dec. 31, 1917 to the late John J. and Mary M. (Ruth) Kaufman. She graduated from Philadelphia General Hospital with an RN degree. Ruth worked at Allentown State Hospital as an RN Supervisor on the 3-11 shift for 10 years until her retirement. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Bethlehem.
SURVIVORS
Loving daughter: Judy T. Ruth of Bethlehem, granddaughter: Rebekah A.T. Ruth. She was predeceased by her sister, Kathryn Laudenslager.
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SERVICE
An entombment service will be held at 1pm Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, 1700 Airport Road, Allentown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
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CONTRIBUTIONS
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 5300 Green Pond Road, Easton, PA 18045.
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