Obituary of Ruth A Rinehart

Ruth A Rinehart, age 95 of Flemington, NJ, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ. Born in South Plainfield, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Myrtle Smith. Ruth lived in Oldwick for over 40 years before moving to Whitehouse Village in 1998 and then Independence Manor in Flemington 2 ½ years ago. Ruth and her husband George owned Bosenbury Farm for over 40 years. Although she was a very active participant in its day to day operations she was also a supportive mother to her two children as well as a skilled homemaker. She was also a very active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Oldwick, NJ. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, George in 1979; her sister, Aretta Janes, and her granddaughter, Lynelle Day Rinehart. She is survived by her son, John Rinehart and his wife, Phyllis of Branchburg; her daughter, Sara Peterson and her husband, Alvin of Clinton; her brothers, Raymond and Kenneth Smith; her sister, Mildred Runyon; and her grandchildren, Shelly Larson, Michael Sharp and Erin Rinehart. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church, 35 Old Turnpike Road, Oldwick, NJ 08858. The family has asked for donations to be made in her name to the Zion Lutheran Church, PO Box 41, Oldwick, NJ 08858. For more information or to send condolences please visit www.kearnsfuneralhome.com