Ruth B. Metz

Ruth B. Metz, 74, of Beaumont Road, York, PA, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2016, surrounded by her family. Born in Abington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Chester J. and Hazel Grove Buzzard. She was a member of Hempfield United Methodist Church. Ruth graduated from the York Hospital School of Nursing and spent her career helping others. She worked as a registered nurse at the Texas Provident Memorial Hospital from 1962-64. From 1964-1965 she worked for the Children’s Hospital for the mentally challenged and juvenile delinquent children at the Laurel Maryland State Hospital from 1965-1968. Ruth returned to Lancaster and worked for Lancaster General Hospital on the nursery floor and for OBGYN. She retired from her career in nursing with Visiting Nurses Association where she worked from 1985-2001. She enjoyed baking, canning, and crocheting. In addition to the joy of her family, she crocheted an afghan for Muhammad Ali and was able to present this to him. She is survived by four children, Michelle M., wife of James E. Robertson III, York, PA, Tonya L., wife of Jeremiah W. Haynes, Akron, PA, Nicole C., wife of Larry D. Kruger, Torrence CA, Jeffrey S., husband of Denise E. Metz, Lancaster, PA; a brother, Robert J., husband of Clementine Buzzard, Buckingham, PA and a sister, Martha, wife of Gayle Wald, Lago Vista, Texas, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother Donald Buzzard. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ruth’s Funeral Service at The Groffs Family Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 528 W. Orange St. (Corner of W. Orange and Pine Streets), Lancaster, PA on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with The Pastor Sue Orelich officiating. Interment at Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at The Groff’s on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, PA Keystone Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale St., Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 or to Hempfield United Methodist Church, Attn: Care Ministries, 3050 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601.