Ruth Pauline Hockenberry passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on March 17, 1931, in Carlisle and was the daughter of the late Leroy Barrick and Edith (Brown) Barrick.

Ruth is survived by two children, a daughter, Connie L. Kittrell (husband, Bill) of Carlisle, and a son, Dan R. Hockenberry (wife, Karen) of Newville. In addition, she is survived by one brother, Paul Barrick (wife, Diane) and her sister, Anna Mae Wickard (husband Sam, deceased), four grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and Marlin Barrick.

Ruth was a member of the Good Shepherd Community United Methodist Church in Carlisle. She worked as a waitress for many years at Sunnyside Restaurant, Carlisle, and later retired from the former P.R. Hoffman Crystal Company in Carlisle. She enjoyed camping at Western Village Campground and Indian River in Delaware, attending family reunions, going to yard sales, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. James Bonsell officiating.  The burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle.  Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Community United Methodist Church, 2135 Ritner Hwy., Carlisle, PA 17105.  www.Since1853.com