Ruth A Lettich, age 94, of Berrysburg, formerly of Gratz, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Wednesday, December 19, 1917, in Gratz, a daughter of the late Benjamin Koppenhaver and Verna Scheib Koppenhaver. She and her late husband owned and operated the former Lettich's Radiator Shop in Gratz for 50 years. She was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz. Her husband Guy F Lettich passed away in 1997. She was also preceded in death by a brother Gilbert Koppenhaver and a sister Ethel Hoke. She is survived by a son Larry E Lettich and his wife Deborah of Berrysburg; two granddaughters Lisa Y LaSalle and her husband Edward of Berrysburg and Amy L Lettich of Plymouth Meeting; a great granddaughter Jennifer M LaSalle and her companion Dennis Spotts of Halifax; two nephews and a niece. Funeral services were held at Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz, on Monday, January 9, 2012, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Kathy Kuehl officiating. A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday at the church. Burial was made in Union Cemetery, Gratz. Memorial contributions can be made to Simeon United Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 478, Gratz PA 17030. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at
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