Ruth S. Gafford, 95, formerly of Easton, PA died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her residence at Westminster Village, Allentown, PA. Born December 30, 1924 in Palmer Twp., PA she was a daughter of the late Emily Mae (Paul) and Howard D. Siegfried, Sr. She graduated from Easton High School in 1943, Easton Hospital School of Nursing in 1947 and received her bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg State College. She was a School Nurse for the Easton Area School District for 25 years before retiring in 1987. Prior to that she was employed by Easton Hospital and as a private duty nurse.
Ruth was a member of the former Olivet Presbyterian Church, Easton where she served as an Elder, Trustee, in Mary’s circle and Church Women United. She was member of the Cadet Nursing Corps at Easton Hospital; the PA Assoc. of State Retirees; and she volunteered at The Easton Home and Food Bank. She was also very active at Westminster Village where she served on the Resident Council and in the Kazoo Band.
She is survived by sons: Scott H. Gafford (wife Irene) of Bath, PA, Neal A. Gafford (wife Sue) of Bethlehem, PA; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren She was predeceased by her husband T. Harold Gafford in 2010, her son Roger H. Gafford in 1992 and 5 brothers and sisters.
Services will be held at a later date due to COVID restrictions. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Arndts Cemetery, Forks Twp., PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Crystal
November 27, 2020 at 1:00 pm
She was the best grandmother ever, with patience for miles and delicious cooking. 💕 We will all miss her so much, but she will continue to inspire us to be kind and giving the rest of our lives. Thank you for being my Mema!
Lisa (Rickert) Pysher
November 27, 2020 at 7:17 pm
So sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. We lived next to them before they moved from Palmer. Great neighbors. Condolences and Prayers to the family.
Phyllis Anastasi
November 29, 2020 at 1:33 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of Mrs. Gaffords passing. She was a wonderful woman. I met her many years ago at Porter School, where she was my school nurse. She was very kind. We met again years later at Westminster Village where I entertained. So many years later and she still remembered me.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
RIP Mrs. Gafford
Jeane Titus
November 30, 2020 at 6:30 am
The Florence Nightingale Pledge
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.
On behalf of the Easton Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, please accept our deepest sympathy.
Janice (Schaffer) Jarrell
November 30, 2020 at 10:12 am
So sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family. I knew Ruth from Olivet Church. Please know that the family is in my prayers. My all the wonderful memories you hold close to your heart get you through this tough time. Heaven gained another angel. My God Bless you all.
Thomas & Marianne Billiard
December 2, 2020 at 9:40 am
It was with great sadness that we learned of Ruth’s passing. She was a wonderful and caring individual. I will always remember her smile. We would like to express our deepest sympathy to all her family.