Ruth Arlene Himmelberger 84, of West Reading passed away Thursday May 17, 2018 in Manor Care Sinking Spring. Her husband C. Robert Himmelberger passed away on January 4, 2002. She was born in Reading on September 7, 1933 a daughter of the late Wylie Blankenbiller and Edna (Frymoyer) Davis.
Ruth was employed by Linette Candy as a cup girl for 30 years retiring in 1998 and was also a graduate of Reading High School. She loved her Labrador dogs. Surviving is her son Robert G and his wife Carol Himmelberger of Reading, 4 grandchildren: Chris Himmelberger, Jack Himmelberger, Lisa Miller, Brandon Ziegler, 6 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
Ruth was predeceased by her daughter, Jean Anne Blessing. Services will be Tuesday May 22, 2018 at 11am in Auman's Inc Funeral Home, 390 W Neversink Rd Reiffton. Burial to follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. A viewing will be Tuesday 10-11am in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be to Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508. Online condolences may be made at www.aumansinc.com