Ruth Erma Poore, 89, formerly of Emmaus, Bethlehem and Allentown, died April 19, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Oklahoma. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Poore, who died in 1988. She was the daughter of the late Roy H. and Myrtle S. (Brill) Bickel.

She was a graduate of Sinking Spring High School, Class of 1951 and attended Bob Jones University, studying Christian Education.

She loved the Lord and served in prison ministry for several years. She participated and hosted Bible study groups in her home.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to go shopping with her daughters.

She is survived by children, Rebecca and her husband, Charles Zellner, Joanna and her husband, Osvaldo Melegatti, with whom she resided and Faith and her husband, David Houser; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, 18017.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.