Ruth E. (March) Winter

YORK- Ruth Winter passed on Thursday July 20, 2017. Ruth was born in 1925 in North York and was the daughter of the late Walter H March, Sr. and Amy I (Bupp) March. She was a graduate of North York High School (Central). In her younger years, she was employed by several local businesses. She retired in 2001 after 43 years of service to York Country Day School, an affiliate of York College of Pennsylvania. She served as the School Secretary and Administrative Assistant to the Head Master. Ruth was a Life Member and Past Matron of the former Starlight Chapter No. 508, Order of the Eastern Star and was currently a member of the White Rose Chapter No. 36, O.E.S. During her retirement years, Ruth enjoyed socializing with dear and loving friends. She enjoyed Broadway Shows, theater, classic movies, and staying aware of current events. Survivors include loving Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews, and Cousins. Nephews include Michael March and his wife Deborah, and William March and his wife Mary. Nieces include Ladonna (March) Zeller and Her Husband Kenneth, and Gail Farcht. Great Nephews include Michael March II, Christopher March, Richard March III and Matthew March and his wife Jennifer. Ruth is also survived by her cousin Dottie (Greenholt) Moquin and her husband Ross. Ruth was preceded in death by her brothers Richard March and his Wife Ruth (Winter) March and Walter March, Jr and his wife Violet (Lehman) March. Preceded in death was nephew Richard March II, survived by his wife Phyllis. Ruth was a loving and supportive person to everyone she was in contact with. Her smile will be missed. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 1551 Kenneth Road, York, Monday, July 31 at 6:00 PM, with the Reverend William C Sowers officiating. Visitation will be from 5:30-6:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will be private in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.