Ruth L. Coval, 92, died Nov. 22, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Daniel Coval for 61 years.

Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Daisy (Barber) Schenkenberger.

She was a 1946 graduate of Parkland High School and a 1950 graduate of Kutztown University. Later in life, she earned a master’s degree from Kutztown University.

She taught in the Parkland School District. She was then employed by Whitehall-Coplay School District as a reading specialist.

She was a Girl Scout troop leader and consultant in Neffs for many years.

She was an active member of St. John’s Church in Northampton.

She is survived by two sons, Daniel and his partner Dot of Collegeville and Mark and his wife Monique of Philadelphia; and three grandchildren, Kristen, Katelyn and Jacqueline.

She was predeceased by a stepmother, Elda Schenkenberger; a brother, Glen; and a sister, Blanche.

Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or at alz.orq.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Coplay.