SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ruth E. Stevens passed away Thursday, Dec. 11 at Saratoga Hospital after a brief illness. She was 95.
Born on January 23, 1919 in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. and May L. Lyman Dunbar. Ruth worked at the Hawley Home for Children in Saratoga Springs and was a volunteer for the St. Peter’s School lunch program. Ruth loved to read books, knit, garden and take her daily walks. She was a communicant of the Church of St. Peter.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by her loving husband, George E. Stevens; two brothers, Cliff and Art; one sister, Frances and her daughter-in-law, Patricia.
Ruth is survived by her children, Carol E. Stevens and George E. Stevens of Saratoga Springs, and Paul E. (Mary) Stevens of Wilton; four grandchildren, Rebecca M. Stevens of Plainville, Massachusetts, George W. Stevens of Wilmington, North Carolina, Stephanie M. Stevens of Troy; one step-granddaughter, Nicole Casertino of Troy, one great-granddaughter, Mia Stevens of Troy and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call Monday, December 15 from 5-7 p.m. at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 16) in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.
For those who wish, memorials may be made in her name to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 or the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
