Carl R Ruth

Carl R. Ruth, 82, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away unexpectedly November 27, 2021 at his home. Born in Ephrata, PA on January 30, 1939, Carl was the son of the late Albert and Margaret Turner Ruth. He was a graduate of Penn State University and a veteran of the US Army. He retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground where he worked as a Chemical Engineer. He was an avid reader and History buff, especially the Civil War, was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and for many years was an EMT for Level Volunteer Fire Company where he also was in charge of their finances. Carl was an active member of Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church in Aberdeen where he fed the hungry, was involved in mission work, volunteered playing the piano for special music and loved opera. He enjoyed traveling and will be remembered as an outstanding “tour guide”. Carl was devoted to his family and will be dearly missed. Surviving to cherish his memory are his three sons, Barton E. Hamilton (Dawn A) of Aberdeen, Trent H. Hamilton of Tampa, FL, and Vaughn W Hamilton (Dawn M) of Havre de Grace; 7 grandchildren, Glenn, Aaron, Shawn, Evan, Casey, Crystal, and Clayton; 5 great grandchildren, Cameron, Mackenzie, Karley, Saylor, and Isaac; and his sister Eleanor Drybread. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Wanda Hamilton Ruth who passed away in 2015, and two brothers, Paul and Albert Ruth A service honoring Carl’s life will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday December 2, 2021, at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A., 333 S. Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001 where friends and family may visit from 6-8:00 pm. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church, 409 Paradise Road, Aberdeen, MD 21001.