Ruth A. Loy

Ruth A. Loy, age 88, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Sarah Todd Nursing Home in Carlisle. She was born February 5, 1932 in Carlisle, the daughter of the late Mervin and Laura B. (Zeigler) Myers. Ruth retired from G.C. Murphy in Carlisle after working several years there. In her spare time, Ruth enjoyed gardening, puzzles, taking care of her yard, and taking care of her grandchildren. Ruth is survived by three daughters, Lona K. (Tom) Vovakes of Carlisle, Loma J. (George) Diffley of Washington Crossing, PA and Sandra Loy (David) Heller of Carlisle; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband who passed in 2000, Elmer E. Loy. Ruth was the last of her twelve siblings. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. Private Interment Services will be held in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens in Carlisle.