Elizabeth Ruth Andrews
December 19, 1924 ~ December 12, 2013
Born in: Shanksville, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Ruth Sis Andrews, 88, of Franklin, died at 12:50 PM on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Caring Place. A daughter of the late Hulbert and Beulah Shaffer Stanton she was born December 19, 1924 in Shanksville, PA. Mrs. Andrews was a member of the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church. Employed as a secretary, she had worked 13 years for the Valley Grove School District and for three years in the Purchasing Department of Franklin Steel. She had been an avid bridge player who enjoyed golf and duckpin bowling at both the Franklin Elks Lodge and the former Franklin Club. Elizabeth and her husband had traveled extensively, having visited more than nine countries. Surviving are two sons, Craig Andrews and wife Kimberly of Franklin; Dennis Andrews and wife Judi of Laguna Hills, CA; a daughter, Margaret Heydrick and husband Christopher of Scottsdale, AZ; three sisters, Malden Peters of California; Lois McCauly of Endocino, CA; Aleda Morris of Onalaska, TX; nine grandchildren; Lisa Noon and husband Patrick of Scottsdale, AZ, Lori Ibach and husband BJ of Jacksonville, FL; Marc Andrews of Incline Village, NV; Jody Mietus and wife Sarah of Franklin; Marissa Osborn of Grove City; Marinda Osborn of Grove City; Ryan Andrews and wife Amanda of Simmisport, LA; Jessie Carrethers of South Dakota; Michelle Rhodenizer and husband Brian of Richmond, VA; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Andrews; and a son, Chris Andrews. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Monday, December 16, 2013 from 3-7 PM. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home, with Pastor Karen Kostur of the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Cochranton Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church, c/o Sarah Schwegler, 621 Buttermilk Hill Road, Franklin, PA 16323. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your Mother. Sis was a sweet lady who always had a smile for everyone. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her.
To all of the Andrews family. I surely enjoyed being neighbors with Sis. She was a sweet lady. Also, I know she was a good secretary to my Uncle Jim Kockler. Sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to read in The New-Hearld today of Sis’s passing. I went to work right out of high school at the Valley Grove School District and worked with Sis for three years. She was a genuine, caring Lady, whom I often thought of over the years. I will keep her family in my thoughts and prayers.
Seeing your mother’s picture brings back special memories of the many times I
spent at your house as a teenager. I hope you will find peace, joy and love with the memories you have of your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
I have many good memories of Sis during our time working together in the school district, and have thought of her often through the years. So very sorry for your loss.
Dennis, Linda and I are so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I suspect that your mother is having a big reunion right now with your Dad and younger brother.
To all the Andrews family,
I and all (5) of my sisters grew up as you will remember 2 doors away in Sugarcreek. I wanted to come to the funeral home but am not able to drive well in the snow. Your mom and my mother were always good friends and kept busy with PTA and other community activities. It is very difficult to lose a mother but always remember loving thoughts about your mother. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Didn’t see Sis a lot anymore, but every time we did she had that cute little smile.
So sorry for your loss. We all will miss her.
Thinking of all of you at this time.Your mother was loved by all of us at the church.Praying God keep you strong during this time,your mother is with love one on the other side.
People like your mom and dad made growing up in Sugarcreek special. I fondly remember how your mother always made me so good when I would be back home visiting mom and she would seek me out after church and hug me and tell me how good it was to see me. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. I’m so glad she was part of my life, too. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.