Ruth Mae Shindledecker, 74, of DuBois, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville.
Born on Jan. 18, 1942, in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Bochert and Helen R. Yount. She was married to Tim Shindledecker on Oct. 15, 1967. He survives.
She was an excellent mother and enjoyed playing the piano, singing in the choir, gardening, spending time in the outdoors, camping, sight-seeing, and walking her beloved dogs, Ginger and Brandi.
She was involved with Parent-Teacher Association, was a band mother, and volunteered with Clearfield County Youth Field Day.
Mrs. Shindledecker attended Christ Lutheran Church in DuBois, where she was very active; and was a recent member of Lakeside United Methodist Church.
She was a 1960 graduate of DuBois Area High School. She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. George Cherry, and at Gourmet Kitchen and Sears.
She is survived by two sons, Scott Shindledecker of DuBois, and Todd Shindledecker and wife Heidi Marzolf of Reynoldsville; a brother, David Bochert and wife Audrey of Ridgway; and a sister, Carol Bochert of Punxsutawney.
Friends and family are invited to the Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840, VFW- Post 813, 114 Fuller Ave., DuBois, PA 15801, or American Legion Post 17, 315 Liberty Blvd., DuBois, PA 15801.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.mohney-yargarfuneralchapel.com or www.mem.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc., DuBois.
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