\t\t\tRuth Mae Lilley \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Ruth Mae Lilley, beloved wife and mother, 87, of Denver, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Faithful Living.<\/p>\n
She was born in Blandon to the late Ephraim and Helen (Barlet) Rissmiller and was the wife of the late Irving W. Lilley, who passed away in 2015.<\/p>\n
She was a member of Reformed Presbyterian Church, Ephrata. During her working years, Ruth worked as a food service manager. Ruth was known to be an excellent seamstress and in her free time, she enjoyed arts and crafts. She was an avid reader.<\/p>\n
Ruth is survived by a daughter, Kristen Lilley Drake; four grandchildren, Alexis, wife of Michael Foss, Lindsey Drake, Philip, husband of Jennifer Drake, Kimberly Drake; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Eunice, wife of Ronald Zuck and a brother, James, husband of Nancy Rissmiller.<\/p>\n
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Miriam Rissmiller; a brother, Samuel Rissmiller and a sister-in-law, Mary Alice Rissmiller.<\/p>\n
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 11 AM, at Reformed Presbyterian Church, 21 E Locust St, Ephrata. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.<\/p>\n