Leona Meriam (Ruble) Fink
June 18, 1918 — June 13, 2012
Leona Meriam (Ruble) Fink
Lived Her Love -
Leona Meriam (Ruble) Fink, 93, of Boiling Springs and formerly of New Castle and Lewistown died at Harrisburg Hospital on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. She was born in Lewistown on Tuesday, June 18, 1918, daughter of the late Lawrence D. Ruble and Beulah (Rupert) Ruble. Leona was the widow of James “Jim” Curtis Fink, Sr. to whom she was married for over 50 years.
Leona graduated from a school of nursing in Philadelphia and became a registered nurse . She was a loving and caring woman who always put her family and children first. In 1959, Leona gave birth to her son, David, who was born a quadriplegic. Leona left nursing to become David’s primary caregiver which, until his death in 2001, took all of Leona’s time. In 1971, Leona’s life was changed forever when she called upon the name of the Lord and experienced her own personal conversion.
Leona’s survivors include her two sons: Robert “Bob” Fink of Boiling Springs and James “Jim” Fink and his wife Judith and their daughter Mariel all of Pennington, NJ; her two sisters: Audry Check of Lewistown, Lorma Holsinger of Lancaster; and several nieces and nephews. Among those preceding Leona in death are her son, David Earl Fink, and her granddaughter, Rachel Fink.
Family will attend Leona’s private visitation on Monday, June 18, 2012, from 1:00 until time of private service at 2:00 at Myers–Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory , 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, 17055, with Reverend Donald Steele officiating. Private burial will follow in Rolling Green Memorial Park in Camp Hill.
The family suggests memorial contributions to: Attention: Women’s Care, PinnacleHealth Foundation , PO Box 8700, Harrisburg, PA, 17105-8700.
Leona’s family has entrusted her care to Myers–Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory , Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Leona’s full obituary, share your memories and photos, offer your condolences and view her memorial portrait at www.Myers-Buhrig.com .