Ruth E. (Stewart) Dabback, 84, wife of DeWitt T. Dabback, M.D., of Royersford, passed away on Friday evening, September 16, 2011, in her residence. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Bernie and Rosalind (Stahl) Stewart.

Mrs. Dabback was diagnosed with Polio at the age of 16, during her junior year of high school. After spending one year in the hospital, she returned and graduated from Spring City High School. Ruth then went on to attend Ursinus College before graduating from Pierce Business School.

Mrs. Dabback managed to deal with Polio, becoming a loving wife, mother and grandmother. After raising their children, Ruth was the office manager for 17 years at her husband's medical practice in Royersford.

A member of St. James Lutheran Church, she was a former Sunday school teacher at both St. James Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Church. Ruth was an avid reader, enjoyed painting, shopping, and traveling, but most importantly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband of 62 years, Mrs. Dabback is survived by two daughters: Pat wife of Fred Kaier of Phoenixville and Katherine wife of Ernest Faust of Royersford; two sons: Peter husband of Doré Dabback of Phoenixville and John husband of Cynthia Dabback of East Coventry; two sisters: Barbara Stipa of Royersford and Joan Stewart-Hall of Birdsboro, eight grandchildren; 1 great grandchild (another on the way); and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road, Limerick, PA 19468 on Friday, September 23, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Stuart W. Luce officiating. Interment will follow in the Limerick Garden of Memories. Friends will be received from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, and from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Friday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Ruth's name to the St. James Lutheran Church or to TriCounty Home Health and Hospice, 13 Armand Hammer Blvd, Pottstown, PA 19464. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.