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Ruth I. DeWitt, 98, of Montoursville, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, at Valley View Nursing Center. Born February 16, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Henry) Lewis.
On March 28, 1948, Ruth married Elmer O. DeWitt Jr. and shared a wonderful life with him before his passing on May 11, 1991.
Ruth worked for Schnadig Corporation (previously International Furniture) for 43 years. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, word puzzles, reading, and cooking. Even more so, she found immense happiness in spending time with her family and loved ones. She was a loyal member of Wallis Run United Methodist Church, Trout Run.
Surviving is a daughter, Wanda (John) Harvey of Williamsport; brothers, Russell Lewis, and Bruce Lewis; a grandson, Nathan (Bethany) Harvey; and great-grandchildren, Hayden and Hunter.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by brothers, Lester, John, Robert, Raymond, Earnest, and Emerson Lewis; sisters, Margaret Campbell, Pearl Lewis, and Esther Kragle.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home-Montoursville, 733 Broad Street, Montoursville, PA, 17754 with Rev. Dr. James R. Behrens officiating. Burial will follow at Barbours Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions made in Ruth's name to Wallis Run United Methodist Church, 9915 Wallis Run Road, Trout Run, PA, 17771.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at mccartythomas.com.