Mrs. Ruth Elma Houpt, 98, of State Line Road, Waynesboro, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in her home.
Born February 9, 1928 in Charlottesville, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Louhoff and Mabel Clara Critzer.
She and her husband, the late Mr. W. Marvin Houpt were married in 1944. They made their home on Antietam Farm for many years before moving to their home on Slabtown Road. Mr. Houpt passed away April 27, 1989.
She and her late husband worked as relief houseparents for the Little Boys Cottage at Quincy Orphanage. She later was appointed Director of Housekeeping, a position she held until her retirement. She retired in 1999 after 40 years of dedicated service.
Mrs. Houpt had attended Calvary Assembly of God Church in Waynesboro. She enjoyed spending time with her family as well as reading and traveling.
Mrs. Houpt is survived by her loving daughter, Gwendolyn “Susie” Hose and her husband, Terry; daughter-in-law, Mary E. Houpt; five grandchildren, Cathy Welty (Rob), Brian Houpt (Angie), Jeff Hose, Kevin “Speedy” Houpt (Janell) and Sandy Ely (Chad); 12 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, William Marvin Houpt, Jr. who passed away February 11, 2023; two sisters, Clara J. (Louhoff) Belew and Grace V. (Louhoff) Tharp; and two brothers, William H. Louhoff and Kenneth J. Louhoff.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Evangel Baptist Church, 17922 Broadfording Road, Hagerstown with Pastor Carl Gibbs officiating.
Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church. There will be no public viewing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Journey Hospice, 1075 Old Harrisburg Road, Suite 20, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bowersox Funeral Homes.
