Ruth K. (Saylor) Oberlander

RED LION-Ruth K. (Saylor) Oberlander, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at ManorCare Health Services-South. She was the loving wife of the late Arthur E. Oberlander who died April 15, 1983. A celebration of life service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2011 at Life Tributes by Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, with her pastor the Rev. David Tietje officiating. A viewing will be held 9-10:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Red Lion Cemetery. Mrs. Oberlander was born February 4, 1923 in Hopewell Twp., a daughter of the late Charles E. and Lottie B. (Lutz) Saylor. She was a 1941 graduate of Red Lion High School and a former employee of Wolf Brothers Cigar Co., Federal Cigar Co. and other local cigar companies. She was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ, Red Lion for over 50 years. She enjoyed traveling with her family; going out to eat; writing to pen pals with whom she would participate in refunding; and going to the summer bungalow in Crossroads, where she would spend her time gardening, canning and freezing. Mrs. Oberlander is survived by a daughter, Jane A. Gohn and husband, William C. Jr., of Red Lion; a grandson, Corey Warren; five step grandchildren, William C., III, Berdine, Mary, Alex, and Barry; a great granddaughter, Madison Warren; 11 step great grandchildren; one step great great granddaughter; quite a few nieces and nephews; and a special niece who was like a second daughter, Shirley Waltimyer. She was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Saylor; and sister, Annie Kline. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns United Church of Christ, 161 N. Main Street, Red Lion, PA, 17356 or Alzheimers Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, 3544 North Progress Ave, Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA, 17110.