Ruth Diane Barbetta

Ruth Diane Barbetta, 82, of Pine Grove, passed away Sunday, May 31st, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

She was born in Pottsville on January 20, 1944, a daughter of the late Norman and Alice (Merry) Kramer.

Ruth was the loving wife of Richard Barbetta.

She worked as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Friedensburg.

In addition to her husband, Ruth is also survived by her stepson Bret Barbetta of North Carolina, and granddaughters Kayla and Lauren Haberstroh, of Delaware.

Ruth was preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Prettyman, brother Ralph Heffner, sister Mae Heffner, and infant sister Merry Heffner.

Graveside services for family and friends will be held on Monday, June 8th at 10:00am at Saint John’s Union Cemetery, Friedensburg with Rev. Matthew Carpenter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ruth’s memory may be made to Hillside SPCA PO Box 233 Pottsville, PA 17901.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven; condolences and additional information are available at www.gsesfuneralhomes.com.