Ruth E. Thumma, 96, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at her home. She was born on November 22, 1920 in Green Twp., Franklin County, and was a daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison Mackey and Clara Belle (Evans) Mackey and was the widow of Mervin S. "Ike" Thumma, who died March 23, 1999.

Ruth was a loving homemaker and farmer's wife. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carlisle. Ruth enjoyed cooking, spending time with her grandchildren, doing jigsaw puzzles and reading.

She is survived by one son, Ronald R. (and wife, Dorothy) Thumma of Millersburg, one daughter, Nancy L. (and husband, Raymond) Ewanek with whom she lived, five grandchildren; Javette Thumma, David (wife, Kathy) Thumma, Todd Thumma, Richard (wife, Dawn) Bear and Scott Bear, seven great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, many nieces, nephews and one sister-in-law, Romaine Mackey of Carlisle. Ruth was predeceased by seven brothers; Walter, Russell, Charles, Arthur, Raymond, Frank and Thomas Mackey and three sisters; Edna Heller, Helen Salisbury and Viola Kramer.

A viewing will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Rob Moore officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. Memorial contributions in Ruth's name may be made to your favorite charity. www.Since1853.com