Emma Ruth France, 92, Windber, formerly of Berlin, died Jan. 10, 2013 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 24, 1920 in Berlin, daughter of Harry H. and Ida M. (Walker) Donner. Preceded in death by parents; husband William; brothers Clyde, Benjamin, and Robert; and sisters Peggy Sarver and Betty McGregor. Survived by her children: Brian married to the former Cynthia Riddiford, Centre Hall; and Susan Joseph and husband Norman, Westmont; grandchildren: Allison and Benjamin France and Isaac and Simon Joseph. She was a graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School and was a retired teller from the former Philson National Bank. Member of Berlin Brethren Church and O.E.S. #138, Somerset. She enjoyed needlework, quilting, gardening, canning, baking cookies, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Rev. Tom Sprowls Jr. officiating. Interment Berlin I.O.O.F. cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Berlin Brethren Church Youth Group, 620 Main St., Berlin, PA 15530 or to the Berlin Historical Society, 400 Vine St., Berlin, PA 15530. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com
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