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Rutt, Gladys (1956-1973)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1974 Jan 3 p. 3

Birth date: 1958

text of obituary:

Fire in Lancaster County Home Claims Life of Girl, 15

Ephrata, Pa. — A night-time fire Dec. 21 at the Phares B. Rutt home near New Holland claimed the life of their 15-year-old daughter, Gladys.

Firemen arrived at the home shortly before midnight to find the home ablaze. Three firemen hear cries for help from Gladys, who was in a second story bedroom, but were unable to reach her because of the flames and heat.

It is believed the fire originated in a wall behind the fireplace chimney.

Funeral services for the girl were held Dec. 24 at the New Holland Mennonite Church.