Ruth E. Nagel

Enjoyed working in her flower garden & trips to the family cabin in Perry County.

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Ruth E. Nagel, 70, of Marietta, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care. She was the wife of Everett E. "Gene" Nagel with whom she was married 54 years. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Paris B. Sr. and Marie Brock Zink.

Ruth retired in 2011 after 30 years of service from the former Donegal Industries, Mount Joy, where she worked as a sewing machine operator. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and trips to the family cabin in Perry County. Her greatest joy was spending time with her great niece, Ally.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her niece, Esther Gantz; great niece, Allison Gantz; great nephew, Tyler Sauder; nephews Michael and Todd Hartranft, and a sister Carol Hartranft. Her son, Everett E. "Gene Jr." Nagel and brother Paris B. "Zeke" Zink, Jr. preceded her in death.

Private services will be held in Laure Hill Memorial Gardens at the convenience of the family. If desired, contributions in Ruth's memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or at www.hospiceandcommunity care.org

Arrangements by the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc.

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