 Ruth
Hunter (nee Romberger), 79, passed away
suddenly on November 2, 2010 at her home in
Lower Gwynedd, PA. Originally from Paxtang,
PA and later Langhorne, she was the beloved
wife of the late George B. Hunter.
Mrs. Hunter graduated first in her section
from the Phila. Museum College of Art and
was an avid and award-winning member of the
local art community.
Following graduation from art school, Mrs.
Hunter began a highly successful career as a
fashion illustrator at the CA Rowell
department store in Germantown. She later
worked as a freelance illustrator and
graphic artist and was a member of the
Phila. Museum of Art, Woodmere Art Museum
and served as Secretary of the Oreland Art
Center.
Mrs. Hunter will be greatly missed and
long-remembered not only as a gifted artist,
but also as a devoted friend and loving
mother.
She is survived by sons Fred (Brooklyn, NY)
and Todd (Phila, PA) and daughter-in-law
Lilian Philiposian. She was the beloved
sister of Ira Romberger III (Hulmeville,
PA), Nancy Aldrich (Laconia, NH), Samuel
Romberger (Golden, CO), Leslie Pixley
(Malvern, PA) and the late John Romberger
(Carlisle, PA).
Friends and family are invited to attend a
memorial service at the First Presbyterian
Church of Ambler, 4 South Ridge Ave, Ambler
PA 19002 on Thursday, Nov. 11. Guests will
be received beginning at 1:30 PM, followed
by a service at 2 PM. Interment will be
private. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to the First Presbyterian Church
of Ambler.
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