Ruthann Elsie Himmelwright September 14, 1938 - May 29, 2025

Ruthann Elsie Himmelwright, 86, of Southwest Ranches, FL, and formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, in the Cleveland Clinic, Weston, FL. Born in Ashland, PA, she was a daughter of the late William Clyde and Ruth (Smith) Wetzel. Ruthann was a graduate of the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for many years before retiring. Ruthann enjoyed sewing quilts, needle point projects and was an avid reader.

Survivors: Children: David Himmelwright (Mercedes), Timothy Himmelwright, Daniel Himmelwright, Andrew Himmelwright (Denise) and Wendy Himmelwright; Grandchildren: Christopher Himmelwright (Angela), Ashley Roberts (Daniel), Nicole Ozer (Ozgur), Jessica Hartman (Robert), David J. Himmelwright, Faith Himmelwright, Johnathan Himmelwright, Michaela Hemmes, Ezekiel Himmelwright, Magdalena Himmelwright, Zane Himmelwright; Great-grandchildren: Isabella Roberts, Johnny Sarzeno, Luke Richmond; Sisters: Janice Kostrzewski, Karen Snyder (David). Ruthann was predeceased by a grandson Derek Himmelwright and by a sister Dorothy Horbach.

Services: 10:30 am Wednesday, Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 N. Krocks Rd., Allentown, PA 18106. Call 9:30 – 10:30 am Wednesday in the funeral home. www.stephensfuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ruthann may be made to Bethany Evangelical Church, 15 N. 13th St., Ashland, PA 17921.