Irene "Dolly" Ruby

Irene Marie "Dolly" Ruby, 89 of Hampstead, Maryland passed away suddenly on Wednesday March 1, 2023, at her residence.  Born on March 14, 1933, in Manchester, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Whitmore Augusta Redding and Sadie Evelyn Steger.  She was the loving wife of Walter Ruby for 66 years.

Dolly graduated from Manchester High School. She had perfect attendance throughout grade school. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Manchester. Dolly worked as a Housekeeper for many places including Dr. Foard. She loved music, yard sales, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to her husband is her daughter: Kim Coale and husband Dennis of Manchester, grandchildren: Kobe Pennewell, Tori Pennewell, and Ty Pennewell, sister: Mary Ann Redding Cardinale, and brother: Whitmore Eugene Redding.

She was predeceased by her sister: Kathryn Jane Louise Jennings.

The family will receive visitors on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 10-12 pm, where a funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, MD 21102.

Interment will follow at New Lutheran Cemetery in Manchester.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in her name to the Humane Society of Carroll County at 2517 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD. 21158.

Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com .