Mifflin County PA Archives Obituaries.....Oyster Chrismer, Ruth Elaine April 1, 2023
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Lewistown Sentinel - Apr 5, 2023
Ruth Elaine Oyster Chrismer, of Beavertown, formerly of Sunbury, died April 1, 2023
at Brookline Manor, Mifflintown, PA.
Ruth was born Jan. 25, 1929 in Sunbury, to the late Harry (1883-1954) and Annie
Pearl Wertz (1886-1951) Oyster.
Her beloved husband, Charles K. Chrismer, whom she married on Feb. 11, 1951,
preceded her in death Dec. 18, 2008.
She is survived by three children, Wayne Chrismer and wife Nancy, of Thompsontown,
Steven Chrismer and wife Kathy, of Douglasvlle, Janet Heckman and husband Clarence,
of Beavertown, five grandchildren, Brandy Fessler and husband Douglas, Amber Horne
and husband Nick, Paul Chrismer, Colin Chrismer, and James Benner, four
great-grandchildren, Madalyn Lytle, Aubri Hanner, Ty Hanner, and Trent Fessler, a
beloved niece, Linda Gula, and numerous nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces
and great-nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Ruth was preceded in death by siblings
Harvey Oyster, Rachel Oyster, Florence McKinney, Harry Oyster, Jr., Margaret
Mutchler, Mabel Oyster, Jane Trego, Sterling Oyster, and Anna Mae Oyster,
daughter-in law Cathy Chrismer, and granddaughter, Ryan Chrismer.
Ruth graduated from Sunbury High School and worked as a teller at the First National
Bank, Sunbury, then for many years as a secretary for King Construction Corporation,
and also for First Presbyterian Church of Sunbury.
Ruth was a lifelong member of the Albright Methodist Church, Chestnut St, Sunbury,
which merged with Faith United Methodist Church, Arch St., Sunbury.
Ruth had a great love of reading and history, and enjoyed walking and riding her
bike.
Friends and family may visit Saturday, April 15 from noon-1 p.m. at the Zweier
Funeral, 157 Chestnut Street, Sunbury, where the funeral service will follow at 1
p.m. with Rev. Ronald Troup officiating.
Inurnment will be private in Pomfret Manor Cemetery, Sunbury.
Memorial contributions in Ruth’s memory can be made to the Degenstein Community
Library, 40 S. 5th St., Sunbury, PA 17801.


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