Ruth Marie Barbehenn, 84, of Dunkirk went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 27, 2025. She was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania on December 4, 1940, to George Meade, Sr., and Marguerite Kathleen (Myers) Barbehenn, and grew up in Dunkirk and graduated from Calvert County High School.

Following her 33-year career working for the Federal Government, primarily with the United States Air Force, Ruth continued working as a medical transcription specialist, and for the last 15 years as a legal administrative assistant. She enjoyed jigsaw, word search, and crossword puzzles along with daily games on her phone such as Wordle and Connections. She was an avid watcher of crime and mystery shows with Perry Mason, Columbo, and Matlock, as her favorites. Her house was always filled with the sound of gospel music with Ivan Parker and other Gaither favorites at the forefront. She loved all types of animals and leaves behind her feline companion, Shadow. She most enjoyed doting on her three grandchildren as their "Grammy B". Ruth found the peace of God which passeth all understanding through worship, Bible study, and prayer. She leaves this earth as a fine example of a well-lived faith filled life.

She is survived by her son, Steven, and daughter-in-law, Marietta (Miller) Barbehenn, and grandchildren Luke, Claire, and Paul all of Derwood, Md. She is also survived by her brother, George Barbehenn, Jr. of Ellicott City and sisters Vera Hall of Prince Frederick, and Carol Hill of Dunkirk and many nieces and nephews with special mention of her youngest niece, Katie Hill, who assisted and worked closely with her daily up to the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by her sister, June Whittington of Dunkirk.


Visitation
Saturday, February 1, 2025
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736


Services

Saturday, February 1, 2025
12:00 P.M.

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736


Interment

Southern Memorial Gardens

10155 Ward Road
Dunkirk, MD 20754


Contributions

Linda L. Kelly Animal Shelter

5055 Hallowing Point Road
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

Link:
http://www.calvertcountyanimalshelter.com/