OBIT: Ruby Mae (Hoffman) METZGAR, 2007, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- METZGAR, Ruby Mae 05/03/07 Daily American Ruby Mae Metzgar, 84, Somerset, formerly of Friedens, died May 1, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Sept. 6, 1922, in Somerset, a daughter of Wilson Henry and Mayme Catherine (Gardner) Hoffman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert Lease Metzgar, who died May 18, 2004; grandchildren, Colleen Metzgar and Daniel Ackerman; brothers, Nelson, Clark, Paul and Ray Hoffman; sisters, Blanche Hershberger, Vida Heiple, Marie Kuhlman and Sara Jane Hoffman. Survived by children, Craig Metzgar, married to the former, Sally Hoyt, Belize; Mrs. George (Kathleen) Weaver, Raleigh, N.C.; and Mrs. Patrick (Diane) Morin, Somerset; grandchildren, Christina Metzgar, Silver Springs, Md.; Mrs. Bill (Cynthia) Poch, Frederick, Md.; Sean Miles and wife, Lori, Raleigh, N.C.; and Garth Miles, Raleigh, N.C.; and numerous step grandchildren and also, great-grandchildren, Matthew and Jacob Miles. Also survived by sister, Mrs. Ethel J. Saylor, Jerome and brother, Floyd Hoffman, Silver City, N.M. A 1940 graduate of Somerset High School. Also a member of the Stoystown United Church of Christ. She was also a former 4-H leader. She enjoyed crafts and woodworking and playing cards. No viewing or visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Interment, Stoystown IOOF Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Somerset County 4-H, 6024 Glades Pike, Suite 101, Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements by the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset. www.haugerzeigler.com. METZGAR, Ruby Mae 06/28/07 Daily American Ruby Mae Metzgar, 84, Somerset, formerly of Friedens, died May 1, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Sept. 6, 1922, in Somerset, the daughter of Wilson Henry and Mayme Catherine (Gardner) Hoffman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert Lease Metzgar, who died May 18, 2004; grandchildren, Colleen Metzgar and Daniel E. Ackerman; brothers, Nelson, Clark, Paul and Ray Hoffman; sisters, Blanche Hershberger, Vida Heiple, Marie Kuhlman, Sara Jane Hoffman. Survived by children, Craig Metzgar, married to the former Sally Hoyt, Belize; Mrs. George (Kathleen) Weaver, Raleigh, N.C.; and Mrs. Patrick (Diane) Morin, Somerset; grandchildren, Christina Metzgar, Silver Springs, Md.; Mrs. Bill (Cynthia) Poch, Frederick, Md.; Sean Miles and wife, Lori, and Garth Miles, all of Raleigh; numerous step grandchildren; and great-grandchildren, Matthew and Jacob Miles. Also sister, Mrs. Ethel J. Saylor, Jerome; and brother, Floyd Hoffman, Silver City, N.M. A 1940 graduate of Somerset Area High School. Also a member of Stoystown United Church of Christ, she also was a former 4-H leader, she also enjoyed crafts and woodworking and playing cards. No viewing or visitation. A casual dress memorial service will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday at St. John's United Methodist Church pavilion in Edie. The Rev. Jane Metzgar officiating. Interment Stoystown IOOF Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Somerset County 4-H, 6024 Glades Pike, Suite 101, Somerset, PA 15501. www.haugerzeigler.com