Ruth R. "Ruthie" Markel, 83, of Carlisle, died Sunday, January 1, 2012, at home. She was born January 19, 1928, in Adams County, a daughter of the late James E. and Lenora E. (Buckmeyer) Johnson.

Ruth was a retired employee of the former J. C. Wentzel's & Sons and had also worked for the former Sprint Co., Kinney Shoe and the old Carlisle Hospital Snack Bar, all of Carlisle. She was a hardworking, dedicated, loving mother and grandmother and will be sorely missed and forever loved.

She is survived by one sister, Emma Jane Shields of Carlisle, three daughters; Carolyn L. (and her husband, James) Olsen and Mary E. Shughart, both of Carlisle and Lois A. (and her husband, Joseph) Greco of Shermansdale, 10 grandchildren; Ruth Ellen, Lloyd, James, Arleta, Harry, Jimmy, Stanley, Barbara, Stacey and Tiffany, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, with two on the way and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters; Ida Mae and Anna and two brothers; Russell and Francis.

In honoring Ruth's wishes there will no viewing or funeral. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, assisted the family with the arrangements.

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