Ruth Naomi (Bomgardner) Risser

Ruth Naomi (Bomgardner) Risser, 88, of Hershey, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 9, 2019 at her residence.  She was born Monday, April 6, 1931 in Annville to the late William and Stella (Reese) Bomgardner.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of 62 years, Richard E. Risser, on Thursday, September 4, 2014.

She retired from the Hershey Company where she worked in production and enjoyed the position of rotating on the various lines to give her fellow employees breaks and time off.  She enjoyed word searches, reading, cooking and spending time talking with dear friends. 

She is survived by two sons, Richard A. Risser, Sr. and husband Terry Q. Bergman and David E. Risser and wife Beth; a grandson, Richard A. Risser, Jr.; a great-grandson, Adryck P. Risser; and ten siblings.  She was predeceased by four siblings.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 12th at 11 AM at Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 25 West Pine Street, Palmyra, PA 17078.  Family and friends are invited for viewing from 10 AM until time of the service. Burial will follow in Hanoverdale Cemetery, Hummelstown.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.finkenbinderfamily.com

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