Margaret K. Ruth, 74, of Center Valley, died peacefully October 3, 2015 in her residence surrounded by family. She was the wife of James H. Ruth, Jr. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Margaret (Geiger) Patrick. She worked for Laneco for over 30 years. She was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church. Survivors: Husband; Daughters, Kimberly wife of Terry Heckman of Whitehall, Karen wife of Joel Fine of Bethlehem, and Kathryn wife of Gordon Pitts, Jr. of Coopersburg; Grandchildren, Christine wife of Bradley Bowen, Nicole Heckman, AJ Pitts, and Emily Pitts; Sister, Louise wife of Howard Dennis of Allentown. Services: Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM in Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown. Visitation 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the church. Interment will follow in Western Salisbury Cemetery. Schantz Funeral Home P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.