Charlotte Ruth Casto

Charlotte Ruth Casto, 81, of Carlisle, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born in Carlisle, PA, on April 12, 1939, to the late C. Lloyd and Bertha M. Hess Ryder. She was married to the love of her life, Dale Casto, for 34 years until he passed on May 16, 1991.
For the past 50 years, Ruth enjoyed providing cleaning services to customers, who then became her dearest friends. Ruth was a very faithful member of the Hickorytown United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She also sang in the choir and used her musical talents to play the piano for her church.
She loved God with all of her heart. Family, friends, and her church family meant the most to her. She had a servant’s heart and did all she could to make people feel loved. Ruth had a passion for baking and enjoyed sharing her treats with others. She liked trying new recipes and had a treasured collection of cookbooks.
She is survived by her daughter, Judith A. Shughart (husband David), Mt. Holly Springs, two sons, Robert D. Casto (wife Pamela), Wellsville, Darrell L. Casto (wife Susan), Carlisle, her brother, Weir G. Ryder, Sr. (wife Eva), Dillsburg, two sisters-in-law; Kay Ryder of Dillsburg and Winifred Hayhurst, Mt. Clare, WV, her seven grandchildren; Shannon Casto, Miranda Casto, Daniel Shughart, Andrew Shughart, Amy Wilt, Hannah Casto, and Jacob Casto, and her six great-grandchildren; Aubri Casto, Zoey Phillips, Greyson Shughart, Layne Shughart, Madison Shughart, and Clayton Shughart. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Harvey L. Ryder, and Marian Anne Ryder, her sister.
There will be a walk-through viewing on Thursday, November 12, 2020, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 2020 West Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA, with social distancing in place. As mandated by Governor Wolf, maximum capacity during gatherings is restricted. You may be asked to wait at the door when you arrive until the numbers allow your entrance.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 1:00 PM in the Mt. Pleasant Church of God, 146 South York Road, Dillsburg, PA, with one hour of visitation, which starts at noon. Pastor Zachary G. Wilt and Pastor Deb Westbrook are officiating. Interment will be in the Letort Cemetery, Carlisle, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ruth’s name to the Hickorytown United Methodist Church,1510 West Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA, 17015.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 2020 West Trindle Road. Carlisle, PA 17013.
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