MILFORD - Ruth Thomfohrde, of Milford, formerly of Hightstown, N.J., passed away Oct. 11,2010. She was 78 Ruth was born in Torgau Elbe, Germany to the late Frederick Dittmer. She was preceded in death by a sister, Erika Church She is survived by her son, Rudi Thomfohrde of Florida; daughters, Heidi Crohe of New Jersey, Inge Bowyer of Florida; sister, Ursula Nordmann of New Jersey; six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, Harrington, DE.