Ruth Barringer

Mrs. Ruth Barringer of Frederick, MD died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was the wife of the late Stanley P. Barringer, Sr. for 57 years. Born April 14, 1922 in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Arthur A. Bischoff, Sr. and Florence R. Bischoff.

Having trusted in Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord at an early age, her life was distinguished by being a Godly, devoted mother and homemaker. Mrs. Barringer was always very active in church activities, and most recently was a member of Frederick Baptist Temple. Her favorite Bible verse was Philippians 1:21, For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

She is survived by one daughter, Susan F. Beale and husband Darwin of Palmyra, PA; three sons, Peter S. Barringer and wife Lois of Manhattan, KS, Harvey A. Barringer and wife Dianne of Frederick, MD, and Stanley P. Barringer, Jr. and wife Deb of Evansville, IN. She had eight grandchildren, Andrew Barringer, Rebecca Harwell, and Sarah Hess; AmyLea Yingst and LauraLynne Beale; James Stanley III and Peter Barringer. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Doris Bischoff of NJ and Ruth Bischoff of FL. Mrs. Barringer was preceded in death by her brothers, Arthur A. Bischoff, Jr. and Paul A. Bischoff. She will be remembered by Sharon Schnapf of IN, and many close friends from NJ, Eden, NC and Frederick, MD.

Visitation: The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick on Sunday, May 27, 2007 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Services: Funeral services will be held at Frederick Baptist Temple, 5305 Mt. Zion Rd., Frederick on Monday, May 28, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. where the family will receive friends one hour prior.
Interment will be in Ridge-View Cemetery in Eden, North Carolina.