RUTH SLOCUM Obituary

Ruth Slocum, 74, of Tunkhannock, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 29, 2022.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 29, 1947, and she is the daughter of the late Marlot Sick, and the later former Elva Jennings.

She married Edmund Slocum on June 20, 1970.

Ruth graduated from Tunkhannock High School Class of 1965 and Bloomsburg University Class of 1969 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She was an elementary teacher at Tunkhannock Area for seven years. She then co-founded and worked at Sonshine Nursery School until the spring of 2020. Her true passion was teaching children the love of Jesus. In addition, Ruth enjoyed motorcycle riding, gardening, walking, and leading Bible studies. She especially loved to be surrounded by her family and cherished each moment with them.

In addition to her husband, Ruth is survived by a brother, Lloyd Sick and wife Carolyn; daughters: Amy Mucheck and husband Chad, Sara Ergott and husband Jesse; and grandchildren: Tyler and Carli Mucheck, and Emma and Ethan Ergott.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m., from the Community Bible Church, 327 State Route 92 South, Tunkhannock. A viewing will be held at the church Thursday, June 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. Interment will be at the Sunnyside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, www.donate3.cancer.org/.

For online condolences or directions visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com.