OBIT: Ruth (YODER) BARRON, 1999, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Patty Millich and proofread by Alice James Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BARRON Ruth Yoder Barron, 82, Somerset, died Aug. 29, 1999 at Somerset Hospital. Born Jan. 12, 1917 in Somerset Township, she is the daughter of the late Fred and Carrie Yoder. Also preceded in death by first husband, Lehman Shaffer; second husband, Lloyd Barron; son, James E. Shaffer; stepson, Harry Barron; stepdaughter Janet Miller; and sister, Ruby. Survived by daughter-in-law, Freda Shaffer of York; stepdaughter-in-law, Emma Jean Barron of Somerset; stepson-in-law, Donald Miller of Somerset; 9 step grandchildren; 19 step great-grandchildren; and 4 step great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Jane Wagner of California and Forrest Yoder of Stoystown. Member of Grace United Methodist Church. Former telephone operator for GTE. A 1935 graduate of Somerset High School. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced later. Arrangements under the direction of the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home. Daily American, August 30, 1999 [B0583]