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Ruthe Anne Martz (née Grega) of Columbus passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020 at age 78. She was the beloved wife of Bruce and devoted mother of Kirsten Martz-Cox, Daryl D’Angelo, wife to John, and Brett Martz, husband to Meagan. She was a loving grandmother of five granddaughters, Jordan, Jenna, Carly, Mackenzie, and Blake.Continue Reading
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Ruthe Anne Martz (née Grega) of Columbus passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020 at age 78. She was the beloved wife of Bruce and devoted mother of Kirsten Martz-Cox, Daryl D’Angelo, wife to John, and Brett Martz, husband to Meagan. She was a loving grandmother of five granddaughters, Jordan, Jenna, Carly, Mackenzie, and Blake.
Ruthe was born and raised in Dunmore, Pa. She graduated from Marywood University in Scranton, Pa. She was a lifelong educator and met her husband while working at the North Hanover Township school district. She spent the majority of her career teaching art and enrichment at Columbus Elementary School and retired in 2003. Ruthe owned her own business, named Somewhere in Time, for which she produced art and crafts. She loved dachshunds, antiques, and watching football. In her retirement she enjoyed spending time with family and watching her granddaughters play sports and perform music.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday, January 18 from 2:00-3:00 pm at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Road, Washington Twp. The funeral service begins at 3:00 pm.
Ruthe, as you may know, did not care for flowers. The family asks for no flowers but that donations be made in Ruthe’s memory to the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption, 125 County house Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012 or the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
Chris Ongaro
left a message on June 23, 2020:
She turned around my whole relationship with school and inspired my own career in education. I’m thankful for that. My sincere condolences. - Chris Ongaro
Lisa Kilgore
left a message on January 20, 2020:
My sincere condolences to Bruce and the entire family. I only knew Mimi since 2011...we met thru a mutual shop owner that we both knew. We immediately hit it off and even though we didnt talk all the time, we always picked up right where we left off and kept right on going! She was funny and kind and so encouraging...I miss her greatly.
RICHARD & MARIE TOMASSO and Family
left a message on January 19, 2020:
She was a great teacher and a special lady. Our condolences to the Martz family.
Elizabeth Talledo
left a message on January 15, 2020:
My sincere condolences. It was my pleasure to know Ruth. She had left wonderful memories for all that knew her. Elizabeth Ann Talledo Ebeth
Mary And Tony Nitti
left a message on January 13, 2020:
The whole Nitti family is sad to hear of Ruthe’s passing. Even though we’ve lost touch in recent years, we as a family have many fond memories of our times with the Martz family. We remember our times on LBI, football games and dinners at their or our house. We will treasure these always. Our condolences go out to Bruce and the children and grandchildren. You’ve lost a special lady, keep her memory alive and she will be always with you.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Erin Spier
left a message on January 12, 2020:
I am so sorry for your entire family’s loss. I am thankful to have known MiMi and to call her a friend. I loved her dearly and I will miss her so much. I will always have fond memories of her and especially of some of the conversations we had that make me laugh out loud. I loved her and I love your whole family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. ??
Ceil Masella
left a message on January 12, 2020:
I had the pleasure of working with Ruthe for quite a few years. She was a talented artist and teacher. We were both Penn State football fans and formed a bond through that Sending my most sincere condolences to Bruce, Kirsten Daryl and Brett, my wonderful former student.
Christine M Haines
left a message on January 12, 2020:
So sorry to hear the passing of your Mother. Great lady always supporting her children.
Joanie Buddie
left a message on January 12, 2020:
Daryl, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ?
Ann
left a message on January 12, 2020:
In memory of Ruthe A. Martz, Ann lit a candle
Ann
left a message on January 12, 2020:
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Martz’s passing. She was my elementary school art teacher. Always so pleasant. My condolences to her family during this difficult time. May the memories shared keep her close in your hearts .
Colleen Herbert
left a message on January 12, 2020:
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Mrs. Mary’s taught our daughter,Nicole, in Columbus. She was an amazing person and teacher.
Suzanne Datti (Doemnic and Julia Datti)
left a message on January 12, 2020:
May Ruth rest in peace. I remember her from the Columbus school. Loved helping out in her classes. She had a strong spirit. Taught both my children . My sympathies to her family.
Michael Anderson
left a message on January 11, 2020:
She was by far one of the people in my life that I can recall to say unequivocally shaped me in a positive way. Her kindness, intellect, caring and wit was apparent from the onset with her interaction with students like myself. One can only strive to be a person as she. My condolences to the family as a whole as I know I’m not conveying anything that they already do not know.
Dickie Coffey
left a message on January 11, 2020:
Prayers for peace and comfort during you time of grief.
Meloney Ashwood
left a message on January 11, 2020:
Mrs. Martz was a sweet wonderfully talented gem of a woman. Kind and caring and a great teacher, I still have some of the art work from when she was my teacher in elementary school! I hope that wherever she is, she is at peace , my condolences to the family ❤️❤️
Kieth Coleman
left a message on January 11, 2020:
She was a wonderful person and always nice.
Becky Bass
left a message on January 11, 2020:
Meagan,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for you, Brett and the children!!!??❤️
Fred & Joan Brundage
left a message on January 11, 2020:
Dayrl John & girls, my husband & I we’re so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing we know how close you were with her, we pray she is at pease & without pain. Wish we all could be there with you at this difficult time but know our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Love
Fred & Joan (Tricia’s Dad & Mom)
Danielle Eakes
left a message on January 11, 2020:
My condolences, Brett, to you and your family.
Danielle Eakes
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Chris Ongaro
left a message on June 23, 2020:
She turned around my whole relationship with school and inspired my own career in education. I’m thankful for that. My sincere condolences. - Chris Ongaro
Lisa Kilgore
left a message on January 20, 2020:
My sincere condolences to Bruce and the entire family. I only knew Mimi since 2011...we met thru a mutual shop owner that we both knew. We immediately hit it off and even though we didnt talk all the time, we always picked up right where we left off and kept right on going! She was funny and kind and so encouraging...I miss her greatly.
RICHARD & MARIE TOMASSO and Family
left a message on January 19, 2020:
She was a great teacher and a special lady. Our condolences to the Martz family.
Elizabeth Talledo
left a message on January 15, 2020:
My sincere condolences. It was my pleasure to know Ruth. She had left wonderful memories for all that knew her. Elizabeth Ann Talledo Ebeth
Mary And Tony Nitti
left a message on January 13, 2020:
The whole Nitti family is sad to hear of Ruthe’s passing. Even though we’ve lost touch in recent years, we as a family have many fond memories of our times with the Martz family. We remember our times on LBI, football games and dinners at their or our house. We will treasure these always. Our condolences go out to Bruce and the children and grandchildren. You’ve lost a special lady, keep her memory alive and she will be always with you.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Erin Spier
left a message on January 12, 2020:
I am so sorry for your entire family’s loss. I am thankful to have known MiMi and to call her a friend. I loved her dearly and I will miss her so much. I will always have fond memories of her and especially of some of the conversations we had that make me laugh out loud. I loved her and I love your whole family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. ??
Ceil Masella
left a message on January 12, 2020:
I had the pleasure of working with Ruthe for quite a few years. She was a talented artist and teacher. We were both Penn State football fans and formed a bond through that Sending my most sincere condolences to Bruce, Kirsten Daryl and Brett, my wonderful former student.
Christine M Haines
left a message on January 12, 2020:
So sorry to hear the passing of your Mother. Great lady always supporting her children.
Joanie Buddie
left a message on January 12, 2020:
Daryl, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ?
Ann
left a message on January 12, 2020:
In memory of Ruthe A. Martz, Ann lit a candle
Ann
left a message on January 12, 2020:
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Martz’s passing. She was my elementary school art teacher. Always so pleasant. My condolences to her family during this difficult time. May the memories shared keep her close in your hearts .
Colleen Herbert
left a message on January 12, 2020:
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Mrs. Mary’s taught our daughter,Nicole, in Columbus. She was an amazing person and teacher.
Suzanne Datti (Doemnic and Julia Datti)
left a message on January 12, 2020:
May Ruth rest in peace. I remember her from the Columbus school. Loved helping out in her classes. She had a strong spirit. Taught both my children . My sympathies to her family.
Michael Anderson
left a message on January 11, 2020:
She was by far one of the people in my life that I can recall to say unequivocally shaped me in a positive way. Her kindness, intellect, caring and wit was apparent from the onset with her interaction with students like myself. One can only strive to be a person as she. My condolences to the family as a whole as I know I’m not conveying anything that they already do not know.
Dickie Coffey
left a message on January 11, 2020:
Prayers for peace and comfort during you time of grief.
Meloney Ashwood
left a message on January 11, 2020:
Mrs. Martz was a sweet wonderfully talented gem of a woman. Kind and caring and a great teacher, I still have some of the art work from when she was my teacher in elementary school! I hope that wherever she is, she is at peace , my condolences to the family ❤️❤️
Kieth Coleman
left a message on January 11, 2020:
She was a wonderful person and always nice.
Becky Bass
left a message on January 11, 2020:
Meagan,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for you, Brett and the children!!!??❤️
Fred & Joan Brundage
left a message on January 11, 2020:
Dayrl John & girls, my husband & I we’re so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing we know how close you were with her, we pray she is at pease & without pain. Wish we all could be there with you at this difficult time but know our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Love
Fred & Joan (Tricia’s Dad & Mom)
Danielle Eakes
left a message on January 11, 2020:
My condolences, Brett, to you and your family.
Danielle Eakes
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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