Ruth Kling Alger, 92, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Mumaw House at VMRC, where she was a
resident.
Mrs. Alger was born on February 11, 1931, in Lancaster County, PA, to the late Willis Eby and Barbara Stauffer
Kling. She was a homemaker and worked as a registered nurse at various hospitals, a dermatology center in Lancaster,
PA, and a clinic in Harman, WV. She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church and enjoyed serving in a variety of
ways, including serving on the care commission.
On June 7, 1958, she married Nelson Eugene Alger, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Alger is survived by her children, David Nelson Alger, of Harrisonburg, Jeanne Stutzman and husband
Curt, of Harrisonburg, Jonathan Alger and wife Melanie, of Ohio; her sister, Beth Leaman; grandchildren, Kierra
Sauder and husband Derek, Andry Stutzman and wife Rachel, Bryanna Bechler and husband Brett, Shayna Stutzman,
Alex Alger, and Adrianne Alger.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Alger was preceded in death by her son, Philip Alger; a grandson, Eric Alger;
and her siblings, Helen Buckwalter, Richard Kling, Martha Augsberger, and John Kling.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Zion Mennonite Church in
Broadway. The family will receive friends starting at 1:00 p.m. as well as following the service. A link to the livestream
is available on the Zion Mennonite Church webpage: http://www.zmcva.org
At her request, her body was cremated and will be buried privately in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Highland Retreat, https://highlandretreat.org/get-
involved/give/
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.