Ruth E. (Weitzel) Mott

Ruth E. (Weitzel) Mott, 76, of Marsh Creek Road, Shickshinny, died early Tuesday morning, August 28th, 2012 under the care of the Columbia Montour Home Hospice at the Bonham Nursing Center where she had been a guest for the last several weeks. Born in Ft. Collins, Colorado, on April 10, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Natalie (Felker) Weitzel. Ruth graduated from Timnath High School in Timnath, Colorado. Her last employer was Columbia County Farmers National Bank, Bloomsburg. She was in the banking business for approximately 25 years, retiring in April 1997. She was a member of the Town Hill United Methodist Church, Shickshinny. She served as church organist, choir pianist, and sang in the Chancel Choir for many years. Ruth, along with her husband, Leonard, enjoyed many travel trips with the Town Hill Over 50 Club, along with numerous other trips in and out of the country. In her pastime, Ruth enjoyed making quilts. Many members of her family have received the blessed gift of one of her quilts. She also enjoyed gardening, yard sales, card games, cooking, baking and preparing Sunday dinners for her family. She is survived by her husband, Leonard D. Mott. The couple celebrated 57 years of marriage on September 19, 2011. Ruth is also survived by her brother, Jerome Weitzel, Loveland, Colorado; two daughters: Julie Letteer, Stillwater and Laura Shaffer and husband, Glenn, of Shickshinny Lake; a son, Curtis Mott, at home; her grandchildren: Natalie Wilson, Benton; Jake Letteer, Hunlock Creek; Sarah Shaffer and Sam Shaffer, of Shickshinny Lake; step granddaughter, Tara Stauffer, Bloomsburg; great grandchildren: Ryder and Aubree Wilson; Brynley Letteer, and step great grandsons: Lucas and Jacob Stauffer. Her family would like to thank the Bonham Nursing Center and their faithful staff for the wonderful care given to our entire family. The family would also like to express their gratitude to Columbia Montour Home Hospice for their tender and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Town Hill United Methodist Church, 417 Town Hill Road, Shickshinny, PA 18655. A memorial service will be held at the Town Hill United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 1st at 11 AM with her pastor, Bethany Wood, officiating. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Harveyville.

Ruth E. (Weitzel) Mott

April 10, 1936 - August 28, 2012