Ruth was a devoted wife and mother. She was a sensitive, gentle and gracious woman who loved art, music, and books. Ruth was a woman of remarkable strength, who met any challenge with courage and faith in our Lord. She was a member of the American Red Cross, 1953-56, Navy Relief Society of San Diego, 1959-61, and a member of the American Association of University Women. She was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church in Syracuse, N.Y. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Karen Elizabeth Veverka of Skaneateles, N.Y., nephew Micheal Tonry, niece Senga Tonry Anen, god-daughter Sarah Veverka Fletcher of Fresno, Ca., and many grand nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home in Skaneateles, NY, Thursday, October 13th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM., and at Browns Funeral Home, Martinsburg, West Va., on October 15th, 10-11:00 am, and graveside services with military honors and burial at Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg, West Va.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in her name to DAV-Disabled American Veterans.
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