Ruth Lillian Hammack's Obituary
Obituary
Mrs. Ruth Lillian Hammack, 87, of Thurmont, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2018. She was the wife of Albert Francis Hammack, whom she married on December 10, 1949. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Ruth was the daughter of the late William and Clara Kuhn Rieger. She was a longtime member of the Eastern Star, formerly of the Laurel, MD Chapter. In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by two children, Frances Berry & husband Jim of Thurmont and Albert W. Hammack & wife Ellen of Frederick; one brother, Edward Rieger of Evans City, PA; four grandchildren, Shawn Berry, Shannon DeCriscio (Michael), Scott Berry (Jessica), and Kelsey Hammack; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by nine siblings. At Mrs. Hammack's request, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 (www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org). An online guestbook may be signed at www.resthaven.us.
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