RUTH ERMA MONTGOMERY, age 88 years of Delta, PA died at her home at 10:56 pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Hubert Thomas Montgomery who died on July 12, 2009.

Mrs. Montgomery was born in Delta on February 20, 1932, a daughter of the late Charles and Alice Matilda (Smith) Bennington.

A lifetime resident of Delta, she was a graduate of Delta High School and a longtime member of Slateville Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed baking and helping her late husband at the family business, Montgomery Mill Supplies, but her passion was growing flowers. Ruth was a member of the Southern York County Garden Club and spent many years growing and tending to many flowers around her home. She was very family oriented and began keeping a journal in the 1960's in which she recorded the events of her days.

Mrs. Montgomery is survived by;

Three children:

Sandra Goss of Largo, FL

Cynthia (Thia) Starr and her husband, Vincent of Delta

William (Will) Montgomery and his wife, Kim of York, PA

Six grandchildren:

Stacey Belcher

Martin Simon

Alisha Black

Ian Montgomery

Amanda Smith

Austin Tate

Six great grandchildren:

Dillon Simon

Morgan Simon

Haley Belcher

Amanda Black

Annabelle Smith

Adilyn Smith

Further, Ruth and family appreciated her caregivers which extended her quality of life at home in her final years and believe they should be mentioned like family.

Paula Goles

Robert Thacker

Missy Glenn

Heather Harrington

Oriana Ascione

Connie Merryman

Sally

Celena

Jordan

Anna

Deb, and others, Thank you!

Due to the current regulations, a service will be held in the future with due notice given.

Even though Ruth enjoyed flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 in lieu of floral arrangements.