Ruth Heller

Ruth A. Heller (Miller), 96, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Zerbe Retirement Community. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald J. Heller, who passed away on May 7, 2002. They shared almost 50 years of marriage together. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Minnie (Bechtel) Miller. Ruth was known for her fun spirit. She enjoyed crocheting, dancing and loved her two dogs Frenchie and Coco. Mrs. Heller is survived by her great-niece, Cheryl A. Koch, wife of Glenn Koch, of Mohnton and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Richard Miller, George Miller, Paul Miller, Russel Miller, Marion Evans, Edith Smith, Dorothy Yocum and Florence Zechman.

Funeral service will be held at Bean Funeral Homes 1605 Rockland Street, Reading PA 19604 on Friday June 4, 2021 at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Aulenbach Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00-11:00am. Whelan & Schwartz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.whelanschwartz.com