Ruth I. Toomey, 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Rest Haven, York. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Toomey, Sr. for over 64 years until after his death in 2012.
Born on October 3, 1930 in York Co., she was the daughter of Ester and Paul Warner.
Ruth is survived by five of her children, Shirely Rang of Red Lion, Charles W. Toomey, Jr and wife Barb of York, Terry Toomey of Manchester, Sharon Manning and husband Jeff of Alabama and Paul Toomey and wife Cricket of Manchester; eleven grandchildren, Patrick Rang of Mt. Wolf, Amie Bootier, Kim Creighton, Jessica Toomey, all of Red Lion, David Walker, Adam Walker, Derrick Toomey and Nicole Quigley all of York, Melissa Manning and Emeline Ramon,both of Alabama and Jeffrey Manning of Ireland; fifteen great-grandchildren, PJ, Tyler, Liberty, Cruz, Aiden, Vivian, Isaiah, Lola, Jackson, Siearra, Shepard, Pasiley, Rose, Elaura and Theo. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Toomey, Sr. and daughter, Deb Walker.
She was a believer in Christ, attended Greater Grace Church, Manchester and enjoyed spending summers in Chincoteague Island, VA, shopping and going to yard sales.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date followed by a graveside cremation ceremony at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.
Gladfelter Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements.